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Wilkes University trustees Melanie Maslow Lumia and Virginia Sikes drape the Presidential Chain of Office over the shoulders of newly installed university President Patrick Leahy as board of trustees Chairman John Miller proclaims Leahy president of the school. The ceremony was held at the F.M. Kirby Center.

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WILKES-BARRE – Pomp and fanfare heralded the formal installation of Dr. Patrick Leahy as the sixth president of Wilkes University. From a procession of more than 200 robed alumni, faculty and institutional delegates ushering Leahy into the F.M. Kirby Center; to references to “Noble Truths” of knowledge, awareness and integrity extolled in song by the university chorus; to the draping of a gilded silver chain of office around the new president’s neck, Wilkes welcomed Leahy in grandiose style. Flanked on stage by members of the university’s board of trustees, university leaders and four of the five presidents that pre-

ceded him, Leahy, 44, outlined his plan to “make Wilkes one of the top small universities not just in this region, but in the nation.” To thrive in the face of the daunting challenges faced by Wilkes and other colleges, Leahy said Wilkes must focus on features that set the school apart in a competitive higher education market. Quoting Harvard business professor Michael Porter, Leahy said that “the key to competitive success for businesses and nonprofits alike lies in an organiza-

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Some Muslim leaders urge calmness in response to a film denigrating Islam.

O’BRIEN GETS FIRST WIN AS PSU COACH Bill O’Brien waited just inside the entrance to the locker room. Every player that walked past got a handshake. Or a high five. A few seniors even went in for a hug. Those same players then surrounded him in the middle of the room. After nine months of little but public relations work and damage control since he was hired, the Penn State coach got to talk about a win. His first as a head coach. Penn State 34, Navy 7. Page 1C

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Trustee Melanie Maslow Lumia looks at the Presidential Chain of Office placed on Patrick Leahy.

CAIRO — Al-Qaida’s most active branch in the Middle East called for more attacks on U.S. embassies Saturday to “set the fires blazing,” seeking to co-opt outrage over an anti-Muslim film even as the wave of pro- The top cleric tests that swept in U.S. ally 20 countries this week Saudi Arabia, Grand Mufti eased. Senior Mus- Sheik Abdellim religious Aziz al-Sheik, authorities issued their denounced strongest pleas the film but yet against re- said it can’t sorting to vioreally hurt lence, trying to defuse Muslim Islam, a conanger over the trast to profilm a day after testers’ frenew attacks on U.S. and West- quently heard ern embassies cries that the that left at least movie eight protesters amounts to a dead. The top cler- humiliating ic in U.S. ally attack that Saudi Arabia requires retaldenounced the iation. film but said it can’t really hurt Islam, a contrast to protesters’ frequently heard cries that the movie amounts to a humiliating attack that requires retaliation. He urged Muslims not to be “dragged by anger” into violence. The head of the Sunni Muslim world’s pre-eminent religious institution, Egypt’s Al-Azhar, backed peaceful protests but said Muslims should counter the movie by reviving Islam’s moderate See PROTESTS, Page 2A

Child welfare agencies quicker to terminate parents’ rights That and intensive services have greatly reduced number of Pa. children in foster care. By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

WILKES-BARRE – Addicted to drugs and alcohol, the 44-year-old Hazleton woman said she knew she had to get clean or she’d likely lose her children forever. Luzerne County Children and Youth Services had removed her son and daughter, ages 15 and 7, after neighbors found the younger child home alone. With the help of intensive therapy programs, the woman, who asked not to be identified to protect her children’s privacy, regained custody within six months. “In the beginning I was very rebellious. I felt like ‘I don’t have time for this,’ ” she said. “Once we sobered up, we came

to realize they were only there to help us. If we continued down the wrong path they would have taken the Castano kids.” Child welfare officials say the woman’s case exemplifies a renewed commitment by agencies statewide to provide intensive services to keep families together whenever possible. But the agencies are equally committed to acting more swiftly to terminate parents’ rights if they don’t comply with the treatment and services offered, officials say. The result has been a significant reduction in the number of children in foster care in the state and Luzerne County as of last year. Statewide the number of children in foster care placement has

SHIFTING PRIORITIES IN CHILD PLACEMENT State ofﬁcals recently commended Luzerne County Children and Youth Services for a signiﬁcant reduction in the number of children in foster care, from 766 in March 2009 to 421 as of September 2011. Here are some statistics on the handling of cases in the last three years, according to state and county records. 2009 2010 2011 Hearings on termination of parental rights 124 118 112 Adoptions 108 101 128 Kinship home* placements 79 145 110 *Children placed with a family member Mark Guydish/The Times Leader

decreased by 30.3 percent since 2007, according to the state Department of Public Welfare. The reduction is even more markedinLuzerneCounty,which saw placements drop from 766 in March 2009, to 421 as of September 2011 – a 45 percent decrease. See AGENCIES, Page 4A

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CYS works to implement process created by state Dept. of Public Welfare. By TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER tmorgan@timesleader.com

plemented that have significantly reduced the number of children in foster care. But the report also raised some concerns – echoed by attorneys who represent parents – that agency caseworkers are sometimes overly cautious in the initial safety assessment that determines whether a child should be removed from the home. The finding illustrates the difficult challenge child welfare officials face as they try to differentiate between what constitutes a threat – defined as a situation that poses imminent harm and requires immediate action – or a risk, a situation that could devel-

WILKES-BARRE – When it comes to protecting children, can a child welfare agency be too safe? That’s the question facing Luzerne County Children and Youth Services as it works to implement a standardized safety assessment process created by the state Department of Public Welfare. In its latest inspection report, DPW commended Luzerne County for programs it has im- See SAFETY, Page 4A

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that killed two U.S. Marines. The Taliban said the attack was to avenge Muslims insulted by the film. It also said the attack came because Britain’s Prince Continued from Page 1A Harry is serving at the base, though British officials said he ideas. In the Egyptian capital Cairo, was far from the site of the atwhere the first protests against tack and was unharmed. Friday’s demonstrations the movie that denigrates the Prophet Muhammad erupted, spread to more than 20 counpolice finally succeeded in tries in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. clearing away protesters who had been clashing “We reject While most were peaceful, marches in with security forces for several places exploddays near the U.S. Em- the denied into violence. bassy. Police arrested gration of In Sudan, crowds 220 people and a contorched part of the crete wall was erected religion — German Embassy and across the road leading including tried to storm the to the embassy. Islam. … American Embassy. No significant protests were reported in There is no Protesters climbed the walls into the U.S. the Mideast Saturday; religion Embassy in Tunis, the only report of viotorching cars in the lence linked to the film that conparking lot, trashing came from Australia, dones the the entrance building where riot police and setting fire to a clashed with about 200 targeting protesters at the U.S. of innocent gym and a neighboring American school. Consulate in Sydney. Four demonstraIn his weekly radio men and tors were killed in Tuand Internet address, women.” nisia, two in Sudan, President Barack ObaPresident one in Lebanon and ma paid tribute to the Barack Obama one in Egypt — the four Americans, includfirst Egyptian protesing Ambassador Chris ter to die in clashes Stevens, who were killed in an armed attack on the with police since Islamist PresiU.S. Consulate in the eastern Li- dent Mohammed Morsi took up byan city of Benghazi this week. his post this summer. On ThursHe also denounced the anti-U.S. day, four Yemeni protesters were killed in protests that turnmob protests that followed. “I have made it clear that the ed violent at the U.S. Embassy United States has a profound re- in Sanaa. The Yemen-based al-Qaida in spect for people of all faiths. We stand for religious freedom. the Arabian Peninsula, considAnd we reject the denigration of ered the most dangerous of the religion — including Islam,” terror network’s branches to the U.S., called the killing of SteObama said. “Yet there is never any justifi- vens “the best example” for cation for violence. There is no those attacking embassies to religion that condones the tar- follow. “What has happened is a geting of innocent men and great event, and these efforts women.” In Afghanistan, the Taliban should come together in one claimed responsibility for an at- goal, which is to expel the emtack the night before by 20 in- bassies of America from the surgents on a sprawling British lands of the Muslims,” the based in southern Afghanistan group said.

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Michael Hudick September 15, 2012 ichael Hudick, 91, of Pittston Township, passed away SaturM day, September 15, 2012, at home. Born in Dupont on July 19, 1921, he was a son of the late Sam Hudick and Catherine Prebish Hudick Kopko and stepson of the late John Kopko. He attended Dupont schools and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Prior to retirement, he was employed by B.F. Goodrich Tire Company, Exeter. He was a member of St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston, a charter member of the Polish American Citizens Club, Dupont, and a member of the Dupont VFW Post 4909. In addition to his parents and stepfather, he was preceded in death by his wife, Victoria Ferretti Hudick; brothers, Sam Hudick, John Hudick; and sister, Anna Hudick Bekanich. Surviving are his sister, Dolores Kopko Serafin, Dupont; sister-inlaw, Ann Ferretti, Pittston Township; nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. James Bruno and the Rev. Joseph Sibiliano, OSJ.

Albert O. Breymeier September 15, 2012 lbert O. Breymeier, 65, Dallas, A passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012, at Hospice Community

Care, Wilkes-Barre, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 10, 1947, in Hughestown, he was a son of the late Albert H. and Lillie Tompkins Breymeier. He attended Northeast School District. Most of his adult life was spent working in the Railroad Industry. Al began his career on the Lehigh Valley Railroad as a trackman. After merges and consolidations, Al continued with Conrail and finally retired from the Norfolk Southern Railroad in 2005. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, the former Shirley Brown Breymeier; sons, Daniel A. and Matthew R. Breymeier, both of Kingston; sisters, Darlene Breymeier and Algreta Marino. Al was a former member of the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Hughestown. Currently he was a member of the Dallas United Methodist Church. Funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from The Richard H. Disque More Obituaries, Page 8A

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Eric Church plays for a packed house Friday night at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza.

Church is country-plus

Kip Moore and Justin Moore open the show at the Mohegan Sun Arena. R E V I E W By BRAD PATTON Times Leader Correspondent

WILKES-BARRE TWP. – One of the biggest stars in country music brought one of the biggest parties of the season to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Friday night. Eric Church, hot on the heels of two consecutive No. 1 singles and recently nominated for five CMA awards, made it clear from the get-go that this was not going to be a traditional country show. He appeared in a puff of smoke in his customary baseball cap and shades, strumming an acoustic guitar as flames danced around the stage and his five-piece band kicked into the concert’s first number, a super-charged version of “Country Music Jesus” from his top-selling album “Chief.” Sure, one of the musicians on stage played a banjo (and alternated on mandolin and acoustic guitar on other numbers), but the vibe was much more rock than country as Church’s music prob-

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was up next, storming out of the gate with "This is NRA Country" and hitting his stride early with “‘Til My Last Day," which segued into a nice cover of The Beatles’ "With a Little Help From My Friends." Other Justin Moore highlights included "If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away," "Backwoods," and his crowd-pleaser "Small Town USA," which had nearly the entire crowd singing along. Church took the stage at just after 9:30, following up the opener with one of his early hits "Guys Like Me,” which could serve as the theme song for not only the rowdy Church but for most in his audience as well. “Guys like me drink too much beer on Friday after work,” he sang, and the enthusiastic partygoers knew exactly what he meant. Other early highlights included “I’m Gettin’ Stoned” and his ode to his favorite beverage “Jack Daniels.” More songs about drinking soon followed – after all, the tour is called "Blood, Sweat & Beers." With his biggest hits such as "Drink in My Hand" and his most recent No. 1 "Springsteen" still to come, the party wasn’t going to come to an end any time soon.

Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with Billie Brodbeck, Inkerman Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas. Friends may call Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The American Cancer Society, c/o 712 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor, PA 18517, Greater Pittston Ambulance Association, c/o 83 S. Main Street, Pittston, PA 18640, or Jenkins Township Ambulance Association, c/o 2 Second Street, Jenkins Township., PA 18640.

The Luzerne County Historical Society offers a walking tour of the 1778 Battle of Wyoming.

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WYOMING – More than 30 lovers of history reserved a spot for the annual Battle of Wyoming guided walking tour sponsored by the Luzerne County Historical Society this weekend. The two-hour tour has been guided for the last 10 years by local attorney and history buff Steve Killian, a member of the society. "This is my second year on the tour," said 16-year-old Jesse Holzman of Jermyn. "The thing that particularly interests me is the local history involved with this walk." Holzman, a member of a Civil War re-enactment group, said he’s a history lover and attends a number of history-based functions throughout the year to augment his formal education at Lakeland High School. "My goal with the tour is to explain what actually happened during the Battle of Wyoming and its aftermath in an accurate fashion," said tour guide Steve Killian. "This area is rich in history and this battle in particular." Killian explained that the Battle of Wyoming occurred in 1778 along the banks of the Susquehanna River during the American Revolution and pitted patriot forces against a group of Brit-

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ably has more in common with Southern rock bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd than Hank Williams. It was high energy, high decibels and lots of pyrotechnics from that point forward, and the crowd loved every minute of it. Friday’s show was the second date of the second leg of Church’s first arena-headlining tour, so the area country music fans in attendance caught the singer-songwriter at a very opportune time. If he keeps progressing at his current pace – or if he picks up all those industry-leading CMA awards -- he won’t be in arenas much longer. The two opening acts weren’t too shabby either – both had recent No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country charts – as the early arrivals were treated to strong sets from Kip Moore and Justin Moore (the two singers are not related). Kip Moore, originally from Tifton, Ga., released his debut album "Up All Night" earlier this year, and used his 30 minutes on stage wisely. His current single "Beer Money" was the highlight of the early going, while his charttopper "Somethin’ ’Bout a Truck" proved to be a great way to close. Justin Moore, originally from Arkansas and active since 2007,

Following the footsteps of heroes A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish, 237 William St., Pittston. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church on Tuesday morning. Interment will be in St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston Township. Friends may call Monday from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

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A former Misericordia University student took orders for illegal drugs from students and delivered them to the school, police said. Police said Antonio Massimo Gallina of Franklin Square, N.Y. was arrested Friday after he sold five capsules of Ecstasy to an undercover officer. Gallina, 22, a student at Nassau Community College, had 47 capsules of Ecstasy and suboxone strips and $217 in cash Gallina when he was taken in to custody, police said. Gallina was selling the capsules for $20 a piece and it was unknown what he was charging for the strips, police said. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility arraigned and committed to the Luzerne County Correctional Facility for lack of $25,000 straight bail. WILKES-BARRE

Bowling benefits children

A two-game bowling tournament to benefit Children’s Miracle Network at Geisinger will be held from noon to 2 p.m., Sept. 30, at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center, 195 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. The cost is $20 per individual or $80 per team of five. Pizza and soda are included in the price. To reserve your spot, contact Gabrielle Erbacher at 406-5135.

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LOCAL Appetite for new arena addition Mohegan Sun complex at Casey Plaza will expand to include a restaurant.

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WILKES-BARRE TWP. – Arena supporters like Kevin Blaum had enough on their plates just getting the place built without having to worry about including a restaurant in the facility.

Foremost in their minds was making sure there was an ice rink for a hockey team and seats for fans. The frills and amenities could be added later. “We envisioned a restaurant needed to be part of the arena in the future. That was part of the dream,” Blaum said Thursday. Thirteen years after the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza opened officials Wednesday announced plans for a 20,000-square-foot addition to offer

dining options to people attending events there. Blaum, former chairman of the Luzerne County Convention Center Authority Board that oversees the arena, was instrumental in getting the nearly $39 million project built in 1999. He recalled discussions with other board members at local restaurants and plans drawn on napkins. “Always the goal of the arena was to proceed when you had the money,” Blaum said.

Construction on turnpike

The Pennsylvania Turnpike advises motorists that construction will begin this month for the elimination of the mainline bridge on the Northeastern Extension (I-476) in Jenkins Township, Luzerne County. The bridge is located at milepost A113 approximately two miles south of the Wyoming Valley Interchange (Exit 115) and eight miles north of the Wilkes-Barre Interchange (Exit 105); it carries the Turnpike over an abandoned access road. Road-Con Inc. of West Chester, Pa., was awarded the $1.1 million contract to eliminate the bridge on July 18. The work to remove the existing deck and superstructure will be done in three stages to maintain Turnpike traffic at all times. Weather permitting, stage-one work will begin the week of Sept. 24 with the installation of temporary concrete barrier establishing a safe work zone between milepost A112 and A114. Stage one will include work to reconstruct the shoulders and stabilize the embankment near the bridge which will require single-lane closures and reduced daytime speeds of 55 or 40 mph. HARRISBURG

DEP will hold webinar

The Department of Environmental Protection’s next “DEP@Home” webinar will be on Wednesday at 7 p.m. to educate participants about maintaining on-lot sewage and private water systems. “Statewide, roughly two million Pennsylvanians rely on private water wells,” DEP Secretary Mike Krancer said. “And according to the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, about 40 percent of private water wells have failed at least one Safe Drinking Water Act water quality standard, and about 20 percent of private water wells show some levels of methane.” For more information or to participate in the webinar, visitwww.dep.state.pa.usand click the “DEP@Home” button on the homepage. Space is limited.

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Historic The winds of change flagpole is once again in service

A ceremony at the Fort Fort Cemetery rededicates the pole in the name of the nation’s defenders. By RALPH NARDONE Times Leader Correspondent

by the time we go into construction we’ll be able to see what happened with some of those projects that will by then have been operating for several

FORTY FORT – One month ago an old flagpole at the Forty Fort Cemetery was covered by trees and had not been used for an unknown number of years. On Saturday the Board of Trustees of the Forty Fort Cemetery Association, along with state Rep. Phyllis Mundy and members of borough council and veterans groups, gathered to rededicate the flagpole back into the service for which it was intended, honoring borough veterans. A new flag was raised on it in honor of borough resident Spc. Dominick Ligouri, who in May lost his battle with lung disease caused by his time in the field in Iraq, and Sgt. John Lynch, who was killed in Vietnam in 1969. Ligouri’s mother Andrea and Lynch’s brother Ned stood stoically accepting a flag presented to them by Mundy. “We will always remember and never take for granted the sacrifice of our military personnel,” Mundy said as she handed them the flag. They saluted with dignity as it was raised to the playing of taps. Andy Tuzinski, from the cemetery board of trustees, said he and his wife Suzie discovered the flagpole during a recent cleanup. After reviewing old records and maps they noticed it was located in an area designated as “Soldiers and Sailors Memorial.” Tuzinski said the association reached out to local businesses and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 283 in Kingston to get help in resurrecting the flagpole site. He said Kuharchik Construction donated time and equipment to clear the spot. And the VFW agreed to refurbish the flagpole and underwrote the purchase of a solar powered spotlight that

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It has operated in the black and prudently spent on improvements and upkeep, he said. “It is so important that the arena continue to be refurbished,” he said. “It’s been 13 years (since it opened). That’s a lot of wear and tear.” The arena board and facility manager SMG refinanced $12 million in bonds to make available more than $8 million to pay for capital improve-

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Damenti’s Sand Bar, 870 North Hunter Highway, Butler Township, is hosting a charity barbecue on Saturday, from 12 to 4 p.m. One-third of sales will be donated to the Keystone Rescue Mission Alliance, an organization that helps feed and clothe the homeless in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Adult tickets are $12; kids under 12 are $8. The cost includes lunch and entertainment from two live bands. For every pair of socks donated, Hanes will also donate a pair of socks. Tickets can be purchased at Damenti’s.

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Cory Eddinger cleans the inside of a windmill base piece. Each piece of the windmill needs to be cleaned before they are assembled.

Experts see questions for mid-Atlantic

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PHILADELPHIA – The Mehoopany Wind Farm under construction in Wyoming County will be the largest in Pennsylvania upon its completion, producing 144 megawatts of electricity. That’s a significant charge, enough to power 44,000 homes, but it’s a drop in a rainstorm compared to wind energy projects in development around the world, experts said Friday at a clean energy conference in Philadelphia. By the end of 2012, Pennsylvania will surpass 1,000 megawatts in emissionsfree wind production capacity, according to Katie Bellazza, marketing manager for Pittsburgh-based wind farm developer EverPower Wind Holdings. While that’s a significant horizon for the state, but wind projects planned in Europe and Asia will soon eclipse that 1,000 megawatt mark with a single wind farm. “There are some 1,000-plus megawatt projects that will begin production in the next year or two,” said Tim Daniels of Deepwater Wind, a compa-

Daniel Willis connects lifting lugs to a portion of a windmill at the Mehoopany Windmill Farm in Noxen.

ny planning a 200-megawatt offshore wind farm between Long Island, N.Y. and Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. “When we look at our projects, some of the larger projects won’t be coming online until 2016 to 2018, so we’re hoping that

Nanticoke community cashing in on sale day opportunities City-Wide Yard Sale helps support businesses and offers a way to promote attributes of the city.

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“There are a lot of great people who come to patronize us. Plus it’s a good time to show the Boy Scouts responsibility and to get their parents involved.”

a chance for local nonprofits to conduct fundraisers, she said. The local Boy Scout troop and volunteer firefighters participated, she added. The city is committed to conducting the yard sale at least once each year and even Mike Nestorick twice like this dependWorked at the local Boy year, Scout troop booth ing on how well it is received, she said. The first yard sale this year took place in June, she said. Then the public started contacting her about a fall

NANTICOKE – More than 100 joined the second Nanticoke City-Wide Yard Sale this year on Saturday. The event, which was started four years ago, is becoming an increasingly popular event, according to city officials. Betsy Cheshinski, city clerk for Nanticoke and primary event organizer, said Mayor Joe Dougherty and other members of the city administration give their full support of the event because it offers a great way to promote the city’s attributes. It helps support city businesses, provides a way for residents to participate in something for the city as well as benefit by selling their “treasures,” gives yard sale enthusiasts a chance to go through numerous sales and is also See SALE, Page 7A

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Charmaine Forgach of West Nanticoke sets up her table for her items to sell at Patriot Park during the Nanticoke City-Wide Yard Sale on Saturday.

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Armenia Mountain, Bradford County/Tioga County, 67 turbines, 100.5 MW, online since 2009 Allegheny Ridge, Blair County/ Continued from Page 3A Cambria County, 40 turbines, 80 years.” MW, online since 2007 Strategies to encourage devel- Bear Creek, Luzerne County, 12 opment of the Mid-Atlantic’s turbines, 24 MW, online since wind market was one of the top- 2006 Casselman, Somerset County, 23 ics taken up at environmental ad- turbines, 34.5 MW, online since vocacy group PennFuture’s 2012 2007 Clean Energy Con- Chestnut Flats, Blair County, 18 ference, a gather- turbines, 38 MW, online since 2012 ing of renewable Forward, Somerset County, 14 energy executives turbines, 29.4 MW, online since 2008 and experts aim- Green Mountain Wind Farm, Soming to create a re- erset County, 8 turbines, 10.4 MW, To see additional gional energy hub online since 2000 photos, visit of clean energy Highland Wind Project, Cambria www.times manufacturers, in- County, 25 turbines, 62.5 MW, leader.com stallers and policy online since 2009 makers in Pennsyl- Locust Ridge, Schuylkill County, 13 turbines 26.0 MW, online since vania and neighboring states. 2007 While they expressed confi- Locust Ridge II, Columbia County/ dence that renewable energy de- Schuylkill County, 51 turbines, velopment will continue, indus- 102.0 MW, online since 2009 try experts at the conference said Lookout, Somerset County, 18 numerous obstacles hamper turbines, 37.8 MW, online since 2008 growth of the wind farm industry Meyersdale, Somerset County, 20 in Pennsylvania and surrounding turbines, 30 MW, online since states; obstacles that prevent the 2003 region following in Europe’s foot- Mill Run, Fayette County, 10 turbines, 15.0 MW, online since 2001 steps. North Allegheny, Blair County/ Some of those challenges lie in Cambria County, 35 turbines, 70 the expiration of government in- MW, online since 2009 centive programs helping to fund Somerset, Somerset County, 6 the enormous construction turbines, 9.0 MW, online since 2001 costs. Lee Davis, northeast re- Stoney Creek, Somerset County, gional president of independent 35 turbines, 52.5 MW, online since energy producer NRG Energy, 2009 said his company had been devel- Waymart, Wayne County, 43 turbines, 64.5 MW, online since 2003 oping a wind farm project off the Totals: 420 turbines, 748.1 MW, Delmarva Peninsula since late enough for about 218,416 homes 2008. It hoped to fund construc- Source: PennFuture

tion of the project through a loan from the U.S. Department of Energy that was made available as part of the 2009 federal economic stimulus, but lost its loan guarantee when the department was unable to finish its review of the project by the program’s expiration in Sept. of 2011. Further attempts to fund the project privately failed. Part of what’s holding the wind industry back could stem in part from Pennsylvania’s current natural gas boom, Davis also said. Spurred by a glut in supply from domestic shale formations like the Marcellus Shale that underlies much of Pennsylvania, natural gas prices dropped dramatically in 2012. That has not only been bad for the bottom lines of gas production companies, but also for renewable energy sectors, because the price of energy in the Northeast is tied to the price of natural gas, Davis said. “Its economic challenges, not the EPA or any state agency’s regulations (that are holding the wind industry back),” Davis said. “With the price of gas being so low, driving the power down as low as it is, you’re not even seeing prices that allow gas (power plants) to get built,” added Mike Speerschneider of EverPower Wind Holdings. Eric Thumma, director of policy and regulatory affairs for wind generation and renewable energy company Iberdola Renewables and former energy director for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, said the state could do

more to help the wind industry prosper in Pennsylvania by adjusting its renewable portfolio standard rules for utility companies. Legislation signed by former Gov. Ed Rendell in 2004 required that a percentage of the power utilities supply come from alternative energy sources including wind, biomass and hydroelectric, escalating by percentage annually until reaching a mandatory minimum of 8 percent in 2020. But Pennsylvania is also an energy choice state, meaning energy customers can choose where the energy they buy comes from. That combination can prevent renewable producers from gaining the long-term capital commitments they need to build new infrastructure like wind farms, Thumma said. “You don’t know how much renewable energy you will need in the next year (to meet the renewable portfolio standard) because you don’t know how many customers you’re going to have,” Thumma said. Updating the portfolio program to tie the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates by utilities, which help renewable energy companies fund new power plant construction, to the distribution, rather than generation budget of the utility could help stabilize electricity prices by encouraging utilities to sign multi-year contracts with renewable suppliers, giving them the stability and commitment they need to grow, Thramm said.

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Parents lose custody Under the federal Adoption and Safe Families Act, child welfare agencies are required – with limited exceptions – to seek to terminate parents’ rights if the child has been in foster care 15 of the previous 22 months. Frank Castano, executive director of Luzerne County Children and Youth, and Joanita Salla, deputy director, said the agency makes every effort to assist parents, but it is equally determined to terminate their rights if they don’t progress. “We are frontloading the system with services so that parents have every opportunity to succeed,” Salla said. “By the time we reach 15 months we are ready to say this child can go home or needs a different form of permanency.” Luzerne County’s efforts were lauded by DPW in its latest state inspection report. The report, which examined cases from December 2011 to January 2012, credits the agency with implementing several intensive programs that help families resolve problems that led to the child’s placement. It also commends the agency for its increased placement of children with family members – known as kinship care – and its success in finalizing adoptions of

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op into a safety issue in the future, said Frank Castano, executive director of Luzerne County Children and Youth. “It’s a fine line,” Castano said. The DPW report noted it found instances in which safety threats were identified by caseworkers that did not meet the criteria of a “threat,” which is defined as a matter that is “serious, observable, out of control, vulnerable or imminent,” or SOOVI, for short. Making an appropriate SOOVI determination is crucial because it could lead to a child being removed when such an action was not required, said Roseann Perry, director of the Bureau of Children and Family Services for DPW. “There’s always that concern,” Perry said. Castano stressed the inspectors found no specific instance

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The sign outside the Luzerne County Human Services Building directs the public to the county Children and Youth Services Parenting Center.

foster youth. That resulted in 391 children who were in foster care finding permanent homes in 2011, including181children who were reunified with their parents and 39 who were discharged to the care of a relative. The agency also processed significantly more adoptions in 2011, with 128 being finalized. That compares to101in 2010 and 108 in 2009. “All these tings have come together at the same time and produced, in my opinion, dramatic results,” Salla said. Initiative started in 2008 Salla and Castano credited the agency’s success in reducing placements to its participation in an initiative launched in 2008 by the National Governors Association that seeks to reduce the number of children in foster care. Luzerne County was among 16 where a Luzerne County child was improperly removed. He acknowledged there were instances where the safety plan put in place may have been overly restrictive. “We found caseworkers oftentimes were going beyond what needed to be,” Castano said. “We needed to come back and redefine what is safety and what is a risk.” Attorneys Robert Davison and Michael Pendolphi, who represent parents in Children and Youth cases, said they’ve seen instances in which they believed caseworkers went overboard. But both attorneys said they believe the child welfare system is operating better than it has in previous years. They credited the county and court system for taking efforts to guard against improper placements by appointing attorneys for parents much earlier in the dependency process. Up until last year, a parent was not provided an attorney until a petition was filed to terminate their rights. Now they get one as

counties in Pennsylvania that volunteered. “We had to put together a plan of how we could safely reduce placements,” Castano said. “It was not just reducing placements. We had to do it in a safe manner. That was the challenge.” The agency responded by implementing programs like Family Group Decision Making. The program brings other family members or friends of the family into the service plan. They meet to discuss issues that led to the child’s placement and the steps they need to take as a family to address them. “It’s an engagement of other family members who come together to create a plan that’s going to work for that family. They take responsibility for each other,” Salla said. Salla said the program has had tremendous success. “When the family makes the soon as a child is placed in foster care. “Before you had attorneys there, you could have a rogue caseworker trying to intimidate (unrepresented) parents to sign voluntary petitions. Now they have a lawyer,” Pendolphi said. Davison and Pendolphi said they believe that’s made huge difference in the outcome of cases and is partly responsible for the reduced number of foster care placements.

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Striking teachers rally in Chicago

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Thousands of public school teachers come out as union, district reps try to work out tentative agreement. By TAMMY WEBBER and JASON KEYSER Associated Press

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Dirty job but somebody’s got to do it

Andrew Roney, 7, from Mebane, N.C. gets hosed down after the annual Trooper Challenge Mud Run in Saxapahaw, N.C. Saturday. The event created by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol raised funds to benefit several local charities. KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

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CHICAGO — Thousands of striking Chicago public school teachers packed a city park Saturday in a show of force as union leaders and the district tried to work out the details of a tentative agreement that would end a week-long walkout. Months of contract negotiations came down to two main issues: job security and union opposition to a new teacher evaluation process it felt was too heavily weighted on student test scores. The wrangling in one of the nation’s largest school districts was being closely watched around the country because of its implications for other labor disputes at a time when unions have been losing ground. Union leaders who announced a framework for a deal on Friday said they would not end the strike — the first in Chicago in 25 years — until they see an

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Karen Lewis, president of the Chicago Teachers Union, addresses the crowd during a rally Saturday in Chicago.

agreement in writing. Saturday’s talks were aimed at settling on that exact language, and both sides were hopeful that children could be back in class on Monday. Addressing demonstrators Saturday, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said “the strug-

gle is not over” and there was still a long road to ensuring all residents of the city have equal access to quality schools, especially in neighborhoods beset by gang violence and poverty. “Our mission is very clear: we fight for equal, high-quality public education

for all,” Jackson said. “When school opens again there will be 160 schools without a public library. ... When school opens again, there will be schools yet without books. So we fight today for schools on the South and West Side to look like schools on the North Side.” Saturday’s talks were taking place at the offices of union attorney Robert Bloch, who told the Chicago Sun-Times there was still a lot of work to be done, although the sides had agreed on the most contentious issues. The union hopes to present the wording of a deal to its House of Delegates for review on Sunday. If they approve it, students could be back in class on Monday. On his way into the talks, Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jesse Sharkey was optimistic that timetable was still possible. “We’re hopeful that we can do it but frankly like I said, the devil is in the details of this contract and we want it in writing,” he told the Sun-Times. “We’re going to go in today and hammer (out) the details.” Until teachers see the exact wording, they’ll continue to strike.

Hundreds want PSU officials to step down

itary coalition in southern Afghanistan on Saturday, the latest in a surge of insider attacks that are fracturing trust between Afghan forces and their international partners. The shooting came a day after insurgents in the same region stormed a sprawling British base, killing two U.S. Marines and wounding several other international troops in an attack inspired by an anti-Islam film produced in the United States and the presence on the compound of a high-profile target, Britain’s Prince Harry. NATO would not say exactly where the latest insider attack occurred or if the gunman was a bonafide Afghan policeman or an insurgent who infiltrated the force.

Speakers, alumni and fans rally, call for resignations of president and trustees.

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Feds investigate Ford cars Government safety regulators are investigating Ford’s Crown Victoria police cars due to complaints about defective steering columns. The probe affects about 195,000 cars from the 2005 through 2008 model years. The government has received three complaints that part of the steering column can separate and cause loss of steering control. No crashes or injuries were reported, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in documents posted Saturday on its website. Investigators will determine if the cars have a safety defect and whether a recall is needed. So far the vehicles haven’t been recalled. Ford spokeswoman Susan Krusel said that the company is aware of the investigation and is cooperating. The problem only affects police versions of the Crown Victoria, she said. MOSCOW

Thousands protest Putin The first major protest against President Vladimir Putin after a summer lull drew tens of thousands of people, determined to show that opposition sentiment remains strong despite Kremlin efforts to muzzle dissent. The street protests broke out after a December parliamentary election won by Putin’s party through what observers said was widespread fraud, and they grew in strength ahead of Putin’s effectively unopposed election in March to a third presidential term. Huge rallies of more than 100,000 people even in bitter winter cold gave many protesters hope for democratic change. These hopes have waned, but opposition supporters appear ready to dig in for a long fight. RALEIGH, N.C.

Doctor trying to clear name Jeffrey MacDonald, a clean-cut Green Beret and doctor convicted of killing his pregnant wife and their two daughters, is getting another chance at trying to prove his innocence — more than four decades after the slayings terrified a nation gripped by his tales of Charles Manson-like hippies doped up on acid slaughtering his family in their own home. The case now hinges on something that wasn’t available when he was first put on trial: DNA evidence. A federal judge will convene a hearing on Monday to consider new DNA evidence and witness testimony that MacDonald and his supporters say will finally clear him of a crime that became the basis of Joe McGinniss’ best-selling book “Fatal Vision” and a made-for-TV drama.

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Pope Benedict XVI, left, watches a dance performance in Bkirki, northeast of Beirut, Lebanon, Saturday.

Pope lauds Syrians for their courage Benedict XVI tells young people at rally to remember those in Middle East who are suffering.

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BEIRUT — Pope Benedict XVI told Syrians at a rally for young people Saturday that he admired their courage and that he does not forget those in the Middle East who are suffering. On a day of appeals for religious freedom in the region, he said it was time for Muslims and Christians to work together against violence and war. He spoke on the second day of his visit to Lebanon, a country with the largest percentage of Christians in the Middle East. He arrived amid a wave of violent demonstrations over an anti-Islam film across the Muslim world. Addressing the rally, Benedict said he understood that there were young people present from Syria in the crowd of some

20,000 people. “I want to say how much I admire your courage,” the pope said, speaking French. “Tell your families and friends back home that the pope has not forgotten you.” Traveling to Lebanon on Friday, Benedict called for a halt in weapons deliveries to Syria, but he did not draw a distinction between the government and rebel sides. Lebanon has given refuge to nearly 70,000 of a quarter-million Syrians who have fled their country’s increasingly bloody civil war. The turmoil stemming from the Arab Spring has deeply unsettled the Middle East’s Christian population, which fears being caught between rival Muslim groups. Part of the pope’s mission in Lebanon is convincing his flock to remain in the region despite war, sectarian violence and hardship. “It is time for Muslims and Christians to come together so as to put an end to violence and war,” he said. Earlier Saturday, he appealed for reli-

gious freedom, calling it central to stability in a region bloodied by sectarian strife. “Let us not forget that religious freedom is a fundamental right from which many other rights stem,” he said, speaking in French to government officials, foreign diplomats and religious leaders at the presidential palace in Mount Lebanon in the southern suburbs of Beirut. He held up Lebanon, which is still rebuilding from a devastating 1975-1990 civil war largely fought on sectarian lines, as an example of coexistence for the region. He said Christians and Muslims in Lebanon share the same space — at times in the same family — and asked, “If it is possible in families why not in entire societies?” Marriages where husband and wife are from different religious groups are not uncommon in Lebanon. He said the freedom to practice one’s religion “without danger to life and liberty must be possible to everyone.”

New gas drilling fee in state exceeds projections By KEVIN BEGOS Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — A new fee on gas drilling has generated millions of dollars more in revenue than first projected, but other major gas-producing states tax the industry at higher rates, according to an Associated Press analysis. And the state still won’t be setting aside a share to track possible health impacts of drilling. The state said this week that it has collected almost $202 million of the roughly $206 million in impact fees that’s due from gas drilling companies. Projections this spring had been for about $180 million. A few drillers are disputing their bills. Other states considered to be friendly to the oil and gas industry levy higher taxes on natural gas. Texas imposes a 7.5 percent tax on the market value of gas produced, and West

Virginia and Wyoming are at about 6 percent. Those states base taxes on actual production. Pennsylvania’s fee is mostly based on number of wells, and the 2011 revenue works out to about a 5 percent rate. Pennsylvania’s 2011 production would have generated about $300 million at Texas’ rate, and $240 million at the rate in Wyoming and West Virginia, the AP found. The disparity could rise in the near future, since production is still soaring in Pennsylvania, but producers won’t pay based on that. For example, at this year’s output drillers should sell between $6 billion and $7 billion in gas — enough to generate $360 million to $525 million of taxes in the other states. According to an analysis from Republican state Sen. Gene Yaw, Pennsylvania’s revenues for 2012 are expected to rise by about $30 million. If that projection is ac-

curate, next year’s total here will be about $235 million. The legislation that created the impact fee also originally gave Pennsylvania health officials a share of the revenue, but representatives from Republican Gov. Tom Corbett’s office and the state Senate cut that to zero during final negotiations. The department still has some other funds to use, but not enough to create a registry of public health impacts, which had been a top priority. Any amendment to the law will have to be voted on again by the full legislature, said Patrick Henderson, the state’s energy executive. He wouldn’t speculate on whether Corbett will ask for the health department funding to be restored. It’s also not clear whether Secretary of Health Dr. Eli Avila will continue to seek a share of the funds. Health department spokeswoman Christine Cronkright did not respond to that question.

STATE COLLEGE — Hundreds of Penn State alumni and fans called for the university’s president and board of trustees to step down Saturday at a rally decrying the school officials’ actions following the child sex abuse scandal that engulfed the campus nearly a year ago. Former Penn State and Steelers fullback Franco Harris criticized board chairwoman Karen Peetz’s use of Penn State’s “We Are ...” cheer in her address to the board Friday. Harris told the crowd it rang hollow. “She used it like 100 times, but it felt like there was no feeling,” he said. “It’s a phrase that binds us all together.” Speakers criticized the actions of the trustees and President Rodney Erickson in response to a critical university-authorized investigation led by former FBI Louis Freeh and tough sanctions imposed by the NCAA over the handling of child sex abuse complaints against former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, who was convicted in June of 45 child sexual abuse counts. A cardboard cutout of former coach Joe Paterno stood in front of Old Main next to the speakers, and many of those attending wore shirts or carried signs commemorating him. Harris said the Penn State community cannot allow the board and administration to “erase” the coach, who was fired Nov. 9 and died of complications from lung cancer in January. Trustee Anthony Lubrano, wearing rolled-up khakis in the style of Paterno to honor the former coach, said he met with Paterno less than two weeks before his death. The 85-year-old coach had just come from a chemotherapy treatment, but his thoughts were only about Penn State, which he said he wanted to leave a better place than it had been when he first came, Lubrano said. “This is a man who would be dead in 12 days, and his greatest concern was our school,” Lubrano said. Lubrano called for legislative restructuring of the board, and criticized Gov. Tom Corbett, who has a seat on the board. Hospitality management professor John O’Donnell said a number of his students had contacted him over the summer, anguishing over how to talk about the Sandusky case with people outside of the Penn State community.

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ments including the expansion expected to be finished in two years. They justified the project as a necessary amenity to attract people to concerts, shows and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey games and to capture some of the money spent at bars and restaurants outside the arena. Blaum doesn’t see an arena restaurant taking away business from other places. After all, the arena played a big part in drawing local and national franchise restaurants and big box stores to the area. “I think it will complement all of the stores up there,” he said. “It will get people up in that

area to shop and buy and do other things.” Projects such as arenas are looked at as economic generators, added Linda Deckard, publisher and editor-in-chief of Venues Today magazine. Deckard, who is familiar with the local arena, said more and more arenas have districts around them where people can eat, drink and shop. “It doesn’t really cost anybody else business,” she said. Large or small, venues include sit-down restaurants as amenities to attract people who might otherwise stay at home and watch games on their highdefinition flat screen TVs while eating and drinking. Another advantage is that once at the arena or stadium, ticket holders can stay afterwards and not have to worry about driving to a bar or restaurant. “They are looking for every

avenue that makes the fan experience better,” Deckard said. Fans have responded with their wallets. According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2012 Restaurant Industry Forecast, the recreation and sports center segment is projected to have $5.8 billion in sales, a 4.7 percent increase from 2011. The industry overall is expected to show $632 billion in sales, an increase of 3.5 percent from last year. Annika Stensson, a spokesman for the restaurant association, said many venues contract with outside companies for food service, “but can also allow for branded ownership.” In the case of the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Deckard said a restaurant likely would have a local connection. “It’s going to be something that screams Wilkes-Barre,” she said.

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site, where ceremonies were then conducted, he said. Consideration for reinstituting that tradition is being given by local officials, Tuzinski said.

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version a few weeks ago, she added. “We received quite a few calls from residents requesting we have another one in the fall,” Cheshinski said. The sale started at 9 a.m. centered in Patriot Park. There shoppers were able to get copies of a list of the addresses of participating homes and organizations as well as a detailed map of the city shoppers could use to get around and find the locations. The map was provided by the city, she added. More than 200 maps were given out by 11 a.m. The Rev. Sylvia Thomas from the Berean Lighthouse Church, where shoppers were able to look over some deals on clothing and knickknacks, said she thought the sale was

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a great way to “be part of the city.” “This gives us all a boost,” Thomas said. She added the sale allowed people an opportunity to socialize, getting to know their neighbors a little better. Mike Nestorick, who worked at the local Boy Scout troop booth located in Patriot Park, said the sale is a “great day for Nanticoke.” “There are a lot of great people who come to patronize us,” he said. “Plus it’s a good time to show the Boy Scouts responsibility and to get their parents involved,” he said. Cheshinski said she received a lot of positive feedback from businesses who benefited from the increased customer traffic. She also said she saw a lot of new young families walking through the sale. For the day they got to see the benefits of an “old-fashioned community,” she said.

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JENNIE GABRIELE DROBISH, 85, of Levittown and formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on September 12, 2012, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Langhorne. Funeral arrangements will be announced by E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre. JON H. ROGERS, 65, of Lehman Township, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 2940 Memorial Highway, Dallas. STASIA DUTZAR, 94, of Wanamie, passed away Friday at the Guardian Elder Care, Sheatown. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Stanley S. Stegura Funeral Home Inc., Nanticoke.

The Rev. Harold F. Symons September 7, 2012

he Rev. Harold F. Symons, CHC USN, born October 14, 1917 in Wilkes-Barre, died peacefully in Sacramento, Calif. on Friday, September 7, 2012. He was a graduate of Coughlin High School (1935), Wyoming Seminary (1936), and graduated college from Syracuse University and Drew Theological Seminary. He served Methodist churches in New Jersey and Minnesota. He became a Naval Chaplain during the Korean War and served for 28 ½ years, including on the USS Kearsage and USS Ticonderoga during Vietnam. Captain Symons retired in 1979. Upon retirement, he became an Episcopal priest and served various churches. He was born to Harold and Alberta Mae Symons, and had two brothers, Earl (Jean), Calvin (Marion); and a sister, Ruth (Danny) Sadvary. He was married to Mary LaQuay Pickette for 53 years. They had two children. Upon Mary’s death, he married Alberta Emeline Bunker, and they were married for 19 years. Harold is survived by his daughter, Darrell LaQuay (Bob) Heinrichs; son, Eric (Hallie) Symons. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Tina (Chuck), Eric Paul, Wendi (Robert), Jason (Julian); two step-grandchildren, Jeff (Victoria), Jennifer (Danny); and many great-grandchildren. Harold was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather who was dedicated to his family and his faith. He was an excellent role model to all the lives he touched. Harold was a Mason, an avid golfer and sports fan, and loved gardening. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1430 "J" Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 1 p.m. A reception will follow.

Mary J. Makowski September 13, 2012

ary J. Makowski, 91, of Alden, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Nanticoke on October 1, 1920, Mary was a daughter of the late Zigmund and Josephine Maga. She was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and a member of St. Mary’s Church, Nanticoke. Mary was employed as a seamstress and she worked for various clothing factories in the Nanticoke area. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Henry, who passed away in 1973, and by numerous brothers and sisters. Presently surviving are sons, Dan Makowski and wife, Barbara, Nanticoke; Leonard and wife, Joan, Greenfield, Pa.; daughter, Mary John and husband, Leo, Drums; brother, Alfred Maga and wife, Nancy, Sheatown; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. There will be private services at St. Mary’s Cemetery Chapel, Hanover Township. Arrangements are by the Grontkowski Funeral Home P.C., 51-53 W. Green St., Nanticoke.

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ia; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. James Scheerer for his many years of care for their mother, and also Tom and Grace McLaughlin, wonderful neighbors and friends who were always there for Mary. The funeral will be Monday at 9 a.m. from the Ruane & Regan Funeral Home, 1308 Grove St., Avoca, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Queen of the Apostles Parish, 715 Hawthorne St., Avoca, with the Rev. Philip Sladicka officiating. Interment will be private. Friends may call today from 4 until 7 p.m. Arrangements are by Ruane & Regan Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.ruaneandregan.com.

rank J. Kaminski, 82, of Plains Township, passed away Thursday evening, September 13, 2012, surrounded by his family with the support of staff from Erwine Hospice Inc. He was born in Dupont on December 21, 1929, son to the late Michael and Anna Lentowski Kaminski. He was one of six brothers who owned and operated Kaminski Brothers Inc. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War with several commendations. In his past time, Frank would enjoy trout fishing in the Poconos, as well as enjoying his daily coffee at the McDonald’s Kidder Street location. Frank was an avid Philadelphia Eagles Football and Phillies Baseball fan. Frank was also devoted to his job as a drag line operator. He was preceded in death by brothers, John, George, Michael and Ted Kaminski; Walter and Joseph Kozak; and sister Mary Goula. Frank is survived by his wife, the former Helen Lulis, formerly of Plymouth Township. They would have celebrated 54 years of marriage on October 25, 2012. Also surviving are his daughters, Sharon Kaminski, Plains Township; Patricia Mark and her husband, Alex, Pittston Township; two grandsons, Andrew and Lucas, Pittston Township; sisters, Helen David, Irene Kielb; and a

brother, Edward Kaminski Sr., all of Pittston Township; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held on Monday, at 9 a.m. from the Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark St., Plains Township, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in SS. Peter and Paul Church, Plains Township. Interment will be in Saint Mary’s Nativity Cemetery, Plymouth. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Frank’s family asks that memorial donations are made to the SS. Peter and Paul Church, 13 Hudson Road, Plains Township, 18705, or the Ronald McDonald House, P.O. Box 300, Danville, PA, 17821.

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Helen Grinavich Hilsher September 14, 2012 elen (Goff) Grinavich Hilsher H went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 14, 2012, after

a seven-year history of Alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Nanticoke on June 15, 1918. She was a daughter of the late Dorothy and James Goff of Nanticoke. Helen was a graduate of Nanticoke High School and College Misericordia. During World War II, she worked at the Office of Dependency Benefits in Newark, N.J. She taught homebound students in the Nanticoke School District. She lived most of her life in Kingston, where she raised her family and taught in the Wyoming Valley West School District until her retirement. She was a member of St. Ignatius Church until her admission to Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg, in 2009. There, in the company of her family, she died peacefully. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony (Tony) Grinavich, in 1972. After many years of travel, playing bridge and visiting family, she remarried John (Jack) E. Hilsher at the age of 83. Surviving are her husband of 11 years, Jack Hilsher, of Wilkes-Barre; daughter, Maripat G. Wehman and son-in-law, Hank Wehman, of Hummelstown, Pa.; son, James A. Grinavich and daughter-in-law, Diana Grinavich, of Mountain Top; four

obert J. Wisnewski, 66, of Kingston, died Tuesday, September R 11, 2012, at his residence.

grandchildren, Alex and Michael Wehman, Amanda and James Grinavich. Also surviving are her stepchildren, James Hilsher, of Kingston and Marion Borr of Holidaysburg. Funeral on Monday at 9 a.m. at the Hugh B. Hughes & Son Inc. Funeral Home, 1044 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius of Loyola Church, Kingston. Interment will be at St. Francis Cemetery, Nanticoke. Friends may call today from 3 until 5 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Helen with a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Messiah Lifeways, 100 Mt. Allen Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

Born October 1, 1945, in Memphis, Tenn., Robert was a son of the late Joseph and Opal Webber Wisnewski. Upon moving to Kingston, he attended local elementary schools and was a graduate of the former Kingston High School. Mr. Wisnewski was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corps. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Tobyhanna Army Depot as an international radar specialist. Robert was a member of the Kingston American Legion, Post 395, having served as Post Commander. Surviving are several cousins. Funeral services for Mr. Wisnewski will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, with full military honors. The celebrant will be the Rev. John Peck of St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, Annville. Interment will immediately follow. Friends are cordially invited to pay respects Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hugh P. Boyle & Son Funeral Home Inc., 416 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

James R. Uhl

Narcis D. Witkowski

September 13, 2012 James R. Uhl, 68, died Thursday, September 13, 2012, in Commonwealth Home Health and Hospice at Scranton Regional Hospital after a long ill-

ness. He was a son of Alice Shea of Wesley Village, Pittston, and the late John H. Uhl. He was born January 28, 1944, in Wilkes-Barre. He was a member of the 1962 graduating class at Kingston High School. After serving for four years in the United States Coast Guard, he attended and graduated from Wilkes College in 1970. Jim was an award-winning photographer and painter, having won several prizes locally in the WilkesBarre Fine Arts Fiesta. He also had

been a featured artist in The Creative Will, the 10th anniversary of Project Rembrandt, a national exhibition by 31 artists with multiple sclerosis. In addition to his father, Jim was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Shea. Jim will be missed by his mother, Alice; daughter, Kristen G. Uhl, York; brothers, John H. Uhl, West Pittston, Neville B. Shea, Falls; sister, Rebecca C. Uhl, Media, Pa.; and a dear friend, Marjorie Ibsen of Kingston. Funeral services will be private. There will be a Celebration of Life held at a later date. Memorial donations, if desired, may be sent to the National MS Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, N.Y. or to the S.P.C.A., 524 E. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. Permanent messages and memories may be shared with his family at www.celebratehislife.com.

Jule Callahan September 10, 2012 Jule Grigalonis Callahan, 89, passed away September 10, 2012, at Little Flower Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Jenkins Township on May 23, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kazlowskus Grigalonis. Jule was a graduate of Jenkins Township High School. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a bookkeeper in the auto industry. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Callahan; brothers, Joseph, John, Frank, Albert and Anthony Grigalonis; sisters, Francis, Helen, Evelyn; nephews, William Chernoski, Arizona, and Michael Grigalonis, Exeter. Surviving are her nephews, John Chernoski and wife, Mary, Arizona, Frank Grigalonis, Exeter; great-ne-

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phews; great-great-nephews; nieces; and sister-in-law, Emily Grigalonis, Port Griffith. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Kizis-Lokuta Funeral Home, 134 Church St., Pittston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, William Street. Entombment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call Monday at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. The family would like to thank Sisters Mary Robert, Mary Elizabeth, Francis Cecile, Monica and Ann; the Chaplin, the Rev. Richard Ghezzi, and the staff at Little Flower Manor for their help and concern.

September 14, 2012

arcis D. Witkowski, 94, of Grove Street, Nanticoke passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 14, 2012, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Born in Nanticoke on October 26, 1917, he was a son of the late Paul and Helen Piontkowski Witkowski. He was a member of St. Faustina Parish, Nanticoke, and attended Nanticoke schools. Narcis was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a superintendent of mail in the Nanticoke branch, retiring at age 55. He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his wife, the former Cecelia B. Falkowski, in 2007; brother, Daniel; and a sister, Leona Soldon. Presently surviving is a daughter, Susan Rybak and husband, Robert, Nanticoke; grandson, Bryan and wife, Theresa, Nanticoke; and great-granddaughter, Alexa Rybak. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from the Grontkowski Funeral Home P.C., 51-53 W. Green St., Nanticoke, with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Faustina Parish, primary site, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. James Nash officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. There will be no calling hours.

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ary R. Haddock, 77, of Avoca, died Friday, September 14, 2012, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Avoca, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Glenn Haskins. She was a graduate of Pittston Central Catholic High School. Mary was employed by Topps Factory, Duryea, and was retired from the Valley Crest Nursing Home, Plains Township, where she worked for over 20 years. Mary was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca, and the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 8335, Avoca. She was well known for her compassionate care for those under her care at Valley Crest. She loved visits with her grandchildren and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Mary loved dog sitting with Muffin, Angel, Peanut and Foxy. She was preceded in death by her former husband Paul E Haddock, who died in 2010; sisters, Ann Ostrowski and Dolores Mabin. She is survived by sons, Paul and wife, Catherine, Leesburg, Va; James Haddock, Suscon, Pittston Township; Glenn, Avoca; sister, Judy McCawley, Avoca; grandchildren, Jenna, Paul Joseph, Christopher Haddock; great-grandson, Caleb Joseph Haddock, all of Virgin-

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Michael Thomas Lenahan Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Life Care Center of Orange Park, Fla. Born in Sugar Notch, he was a son of the late Michael T. Sr. and Helen (Prest) Lenahan. Michael served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war, he attended King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, and graduated in the first class of 1950. Michael was very proud of his Alma Mater and was an active member of the alumni. Michael was the vice president of operations for Conrail and worked for both the Pennsylvania Rail Road and Conrail for 40 years. After retiring, Mike and his wife, Eleanor, started their own business, Mrs. L’s Funnel Cakes, which they operated for 10 years. An original Levittown, Pa., homeowner, Michael and his family lived in Junewood, Pa., for 35 years. Mike was very active in his community and was a former President of the Junewood Men’s Club. Michael was a former parishioner and usher for St. Michael the Archangel Church, Levittown. Mike helped organize St. Mike’s Fair for many years. In 1989, Mike and Eleanor moved to Florida and resided in New Port Richey, Ocala and most recently Orange Park. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Eleanor, Michael is survived by his children, Molly Davis and her husband, Paul, Fleming Island, Fla.; Michael T. III, New Orleans, La.; Colleen Smeraglio and her husband, Glenn, Newtown; and grandson, Michael Smeraglio. Services for Michael will take place on a later date, pending the completion of the Memorial Wall at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Washington Crossing. Those wishing to be notified of the services should contact gsmeraglio@comcast.net.

BAMBRICK – Mary, funeral services 8:45 a.m. Monday in McLaughlin – The Family Funeral Service, 142 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Saviour Church, 54 Hillard St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today. BLIZZARD – Marie, memorial service, during church services, 11 a.m. today in St. Luke’s Reformation Lutheran Church, Noxen. EARL – Barton, memorial service 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in Waverly Lodge 301, North Abington Road, Clarks Green. Friends may call 6 to 7 p.m. FISHMAN – Arthur, Shiva will be in the home of Margery and Murray Ufberg, 644 Charles Ave., Kingston, today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. GALACCI – Sally, blessing services 10 a.m. Monday in Cathedral Cemetery Chapel. Friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. today in Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge. GORHAM – Rosemary, funeral Services 9:30 a.m. Monday in Nat & Gawlas Funeral Home, 89 Park Ave., Wilkes-Barre. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Church, 226 S. Washington St., Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. today in the funeral home. HOOPER – Robert, memorial service 8 p.m. today in George A. Strish Inc. Funeral Home, 105 N. Main St., Ashley. Friends may call 6 to 8 pm. KAMINSKI – Frank, funeral 9 a.m. Monday in Mark V. Yanaitis Funeral Home, 55 Stark St., Plains Township. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Plains Township. Friends may call in the funeral home 2 to 5 p.m. today. KROKOS, Francis Jr., funeral Mass of remembrance 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in St. Benedict’s Church, 155 Austin Ave., Wilkes-Barre. KUBILUS – Louis, funeral services 10 a.m. Monday in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Tunkhannock. Friends may call 4 to 6 p.m. today in SheldonKukuchka Funeral Home Inc., 73 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. KUCHTA – Leonard, requiem service 9:30 a.m. Monday in Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke. Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. KUCZYNSKI – Genevieve, Celebration of Life 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, in Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Rd., Hunlock Creek. Blessing service at 10 a.m. NEWHALL – Evelyn, funeral services 12 p.m. Monday in Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown. Friends may call 10 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home. NOVACK – Bernardine, funeral service 9:30 a.m. Monday in Kiesinger Funeral Services Inc., 255 McAlpine St., Duryea. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Dupont. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. today. NOVITSKI – Pauline, funeral services 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in DavisDinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Faustina Kowalska Parish/Holy Trinity Church, 520 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. PALMASANI – Frank, blessing service 4:30 p.m. today in Carlucci-GoldenDeSantis Funeral Home Inc., 318 E. Drinker St., Dunmore. Friends may call 4 to 4:30 p.m. PODEHL – Blanche, funeral 10:30 a.m. Monday in H. Merritt Hughes Funeral Home Inc., a Golden Rule Funeral Home, 451 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Service at 11 a.m. in the Plains United Methodist Church, North Main Street, Plains Township. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. today. SHAW – Jean, funeral services 11 a.m. Tuesday in Davis-Dinelli Funeral Home, 170 E. Broad St., Nanticoke. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. YAZURLO – John, memorial Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Old Forge, Saturday, Sept. 22, at 10 a.m.

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The family of newly installed Wilkes University President Patrick Leahy are, Grace, 13; Molly, 11; Brian, 5; Jack, 7; and wife, Amy.

Patrick Leahy leaves the F.M. Kirby Center auditorium with his father, Patrick Leahy Sr., beside him.

Past Wilkes University presidents Robert Capin, Christopher Breiseth and Tim Gilmour leave after the installation of Patrick Leahy as the sixth president of the university at the F.M. Kirby Center on Saturday morning.

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Bagpipers close the installation ceremony.

Keynote speaker the Rev. Scott R Pilarz, S.J., president of Marquette University, speaks Saturday. Pilarz mentored incoming President Patrick Leahy as a high school student in Maryland.

tions ability to create unique value… to be unique, not best.” Its focus on individual student mentoring, mix of diverse course offerings and small class sizes, unique location at the intersection of downtown Wilkes-Barre and the Susquehanna River and a culture of innovation all set Wilkes apart, Leahy said, and the university must emphasize those aspects as it positions itself in the future. Leahy’s installation comes at pivotal moment for Wilkes and for other universities in the Northeast and around the nation. The cost of a college education has ballooned by over 400 percent in the past two decades while recession has shriveled financial aid budgets and made students justifiably wary of student-loan debt. Shifting demographics have intensified competition for standout high school graduates in the college-dense Northeast, while technological advancements and a changing workforce have challenged

The Wilkes Civic Band under the direction of Peter G. Simon plays the processional.

schools to alter their traditional course models. State Sen. John Yudichak, DPlymouth Twp., said in welcoming Leahy on behalf of the state that the university and the community surrounding it are “at a crossroads.” “Standing at that crossroads of these university and community challenges, is Patrick Leahy,” Yudichak said. In his installation address, Leahy acknowledged and enumerated each of these challenges. He named the questions of how to level tuition, adapt to shifts in market demographics and capitalize on the social transformations of technology as the three great challenges confronting Wilkes and other colleges. “Gone are the days when colleges and universities can just continually raise tuition,” he said bluntly. “…We’ll have to rethink how we fund our institutions in the future.” But Leahy also noted that Wilkes has risen above challenges throughout its history – from initial struggles during the Great Depression and subsequent war that siphoned its students off to military service, through the collapse of the local coal industry in the 1960s, to the floods that buried its campus under nine feet of water and muck in 1972 and threatened again last summer. “There were plenty of times when this institution could have – maybe you could argue, should have – folded,” Leahy said. “But at each turn members of this community; faculty, staff, students, alumni, members of the Wilkes-Barre community, responded. They decided that this institution is too important to this city and to this region… to the thousands of students whose lives have been changed because of it; they decided that Wilkes University mattered.” In welcoming the new president, alumni, faculty, staff, trustees and state and civic leaders expressed support in Leahy’s ability to lead the university forward. Leahy came to Wilkes Univer-

President Patrick Leahy hugs keynote speaker the Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., his mentor and former boss at The University of Scranton.

sity from The University of Scranton, where he worked since 2004 as executive assistant to the president and later as vice president for university relations. Trustee Virginia Sikes, chairwoman of the search committee that hired Leahy, said the board was impressed not only with Leahy’s record in Scranton – where he capped a $125 million capital campaign two years ahead of schedule and helped raise both applications and freshman class enrollment by double-digit margins – but also by the comments of his former coworkers. “(He is) a big picture guy who’s all over the numbers,” Sikes said. Wilkes-Barre Mayor Thomas Leighton expressed confidence that the positive relationship between the city and the university would continue under Leahy’s leadership. “He knows that for Wilkes Uni-

versity to prosper, Wilkes-Barre must prosper, and that WilkesBarre will now grow without Wilkes as a cornerstone,” Leighton said. Prior to his time at The University of Scranton, Leahy, originally of Maryland, worked in private industry. He co-founded Business Affairs Forum, an Ithaca, N.Y.-based distance learning community and worked for Allied Capital Corporation, Deluxe Corp. and Georgetown University. He holds a doctorate in higher education strategy and management from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s in business administration from Cornell University and a bachelor’s in English literature from Georgetown University. Leahy lives in Bear Creek Village with his wife, Amy, and four children: Grace, 13; Molly, 11; Jack, 7; and Brian, 6.

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ruce Phair is the manager and technical director at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center at Wilkes University. Phair, 61,

graduated from Nutley High School in New Jersey and received a degree in music performance from Wilkes University. He lives in

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Nanticoke with his wife Karen. They have a daughter Kyra. You originally started out in sales after graduating from college. “I went to New York City and worked in that field for four years before deciding to come back to Wilkes University. I took some more classes in business. I enjoyed my four years at Wilkes previously, so coming back was an easy decision.” How did your future path go in a different direction during your second stint at Wilkes? “I really enjoyed act-

next seven years. I became the facility manager in 1987.” What is it that keeps you excited about the job? “When I first attended Wilkes as a student I was one of the new and fresh faces coming through the doors. Today I see high school graduates coming in and they are the new fresh faces of the university. Although I am still the manager and technical director, I feel I am more of a teacher these days. That gives me the greatest joy.” You also mentioned that there was a key figure in your hiring. Who was that? “Al Groh, who many see as the greatest catalyst for the rise of the Darte center, was instrumental in my hiring. I felt he saw something in me

ing in plays in the ’70s at Wilkes. I decided to continue taking part in the productions upon returning. I was always kind of shy and acting was a great way to hide behind a character’s face. People seemed to enjoy my performances so I continued to be a part of the theater. Eventually, I was introduced to back stage work and that catapulted me into the position of technical director for the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center in 1980. I remained in that role for the See MEET, Page 2B

Archaic words still define our language he English language, scholars say, acquired its one-millionth word earlier this year, stretching its lead over the world’s second-biggest language (and I don’t remember what that is) by about 500,000 words. So wouldn’t you think there’d be a right-on-the-money word for just about everything our Anglo-American populace would want to describe? Sadly, there isn’t. Or, at least I haven’t come across a term to cover this phenomenon: a commonly used word or expression that’s based on an action or product that fewer and fewer living people know anything about. But we go on using the antique word anyway. OK, since that doesn’t explain much, let’s get right to my Top 10 Words That Have Stood the Test of Time – though perhaps not the test of logic. One: A cheery “going up” you speak as you begin a climb of some kind. Years ago, operating an elevator was serious business. So stores and public buildings employed uniformed men to drive the elevators from floor to floor. So you didn’t step into the wrong elevator, the attendant would call “going up” or “going down” as you’d enter his domain. Two: “Broken record,” as in “The senator’s endless warnings sounded like a broken record.” In the days when music was played on grooved discs via a needle, a slight hitch in the groove would cause the stylus to jump and repeat the same snatch of melody over and over. Three: “Dial,” as in “Tune to 79.1 on your dial for the best in music” (even though your radio has a digital display and a remote). You also hear “Dial 555-1212 for customer service,” probably because “punch in” has never made it. A limited percentage telephone-based computer access is still called “dial-up.” Four: “Fire sale,” as in “The cashstrapped team held a fire sale of its overpaid stars.” A century or so ago a store that had been burned out would put its remaining goods on “fire sale” at low prices to clear them out and rebuild. Health authorities would frown on such a practice today. Five: “Through the wringer,” as in “Angered by the loss, the coach put his team through the wringer at practice.” Before fully automatic washers and dryers were invented, you’d wring out clothes that had just been washed by running them between two rollers via a crank. Then you’d hang them on a clothesline to dry. Six: “Bargain basement,” as in “That store has bargain-basement prices.” Big department stores of the past were multi-story, and the basement would be reserved for special lower-priced lines of goods. Seven: OK, this isn’t a word, but a gesture. Let’s say you want your buddy, who’s just gotten into his car, to lower the window so you can tell him his tailpipe’s dragging. You make a motion with your hand as if turning a crank to roll down the window of a 1950 Hudson. The gesture doesn’t make sense today, but we do it all the time. Eight: “Cream,” meaning something at the very top quality-wise. A glass bottle of homogenized milk had a couple of inches of delicious cream at the top, which you could skim off to use for baking. Nine: “Dog days,” or hot and unpleasant times. Back when people watched the skies they found Sirius, the “dog star,” high in the sky during the humid, sultry time of the year. Ah, yes, you muse. You’ve noticed that’s just nine items. But they give me only so many lines on this page. Is there a word for that?

Tom Mooney is a Times Leader columnist. Reach him at tmooney2@ptd.net.

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Wilkes students take on teaching assignments Thirteen Wilkes University education majors are completing student teaching assignments for the fall 2012 semester. These student teachers are working in high schools and elementary schools in districts throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. The students met for an orientation session prior to starting their student teaching. Participants, from left, first row: Jill King, Wilkes-Barre; Katherine Shoemaker, Shickshinny; Anthony Bergmann, Matamoras; Rachel Greenlaw, Topsham, Maine; Briana Nissen, Slatington; and Suzanne Murray-Galella, director of student teaching. Second row: Amanda Peters, Catasauqua; Jessica Sanders, Hawley; Courtney Malast, Manchester, N.J.; Jonathan Kadjeski, Forty Fort; Marc Persing, Shamokin; Mike Olerta, Springfield, Va.; Chad Casterline, Lehman; and Ariel Miller, Houtzdale.

Lisa Owens, secretary in the counseling department of Luzerne County Community College, and Debbie Archibald, Prudential Retirement Services, recently joined the Wyoming Valley Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. The group’s mission is to enhance the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education and certification, community building and leadership development. The Wyoming Valley Chapter holds an education program on the second Tuesday of the month from August to June. Guests are welcome. Visit http://www.iaap-wyomingvalley.org for more information. At the meeting, from left: Michele Luther, president of the Wyoming Valley Chapter; Owens; Archibald; and Ellen Scatena, chair, membership committee.

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in your spare time? “My wife and I like to hop in the car and try to see places that we have Continued from Page 1B not seen. Our favorite place that would be a good fit for we visited was Cape May, New the school. Al was instrumen- Jersey. It has been our sumtal in the center coming into mer vacation the past 15 existence and he directed years.” many plays as well as teachWhere do you like to hang ing classes at the university.” out in Northeast PennsylvaOutside of the school were nia? “I enjoy my own backthere any other role models yard. I really enjoy the cooler in your life? “I would have to weather and splitting firesay my father for one. wood in the fresh air He taught me an ap- “I would like as well as gardenpreciation for nature, ing.” to see a carpentry and elecWhat do you think greater tricity to name a few the area needs to things. We really uti- awareness of improve upon lized our time togeth- what the area most? “I would like er. My wife is another has to offer to see a greater energizing force in awareness of what to people my life. She has been the area has to offer who are not to people who are my best friend and supporter in life. not familiar with it. I familiar There are so many inwould like people to with it. dividuals that helped have that feeling I me. They say what we have about the culreap in life is sown by others.” ture, mountains and river that What was your favorite drew me back.” role that you ever took on? “I What is one of your proudwould actually have to say the est moments in life? “I would role of dad. My daughter Kyra have to say when my wife and is actually in my stage craft I helped clean carpets and class.” scrub the theater building afWhat is something you re- ter the flood of 1972. That was ally enjoy when it comes to a life-changing time and it alentertainment? “I love cast so brought me and my wife recordings of Broadway musi- closer together before we cals. I would love to go back to eventually married.” New York and see some musicals live.” What is your motto? “Lead John Gordon writes about area by example.” people for the Meet feature. Reach Where do you like to visit him at 970-7229.

New teachers join faculty at Seminary Wyoming Seminary recently welcomed new faculty members to its Lower School campus in Forty Fort. New members include: Cecilia Galante, eighth-grade English teacher in the middle-school division; Margaret McCann, lead teacher in the Lower School’s new toddler program; Douglas Piazza, middle-school music teacher and director of the Lower School jazz band; and Rebecca Scavone, assistant teacher in the toddler program. Faculty from left, are Piazza, Galante, Scavone and McCann.

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r. and Mrs. Leslie Loomis, Mountain Top, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Bristol Harbour Resort, Canandaigua, N.Y. They were married on Aug. 25, 1962, in Kenmore, N.Y. Sandy and Les Loomis are the parents of two children, Mrs. Brian (Brenda) Brumbaugh, Duncansville, Pa., and Dr. Richard Loomis, who resides with his wife, Antonia, in Brentwood, Mo. They are the grandparents of Jessica and Joshua Brumbaugh and Adina and Eric Loomis. Brenda Brumbaugh is a physical therapist in Huntingdon, Pa., and Richard Loomis is a professor of physical chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. A Renewal of Vows ceremony was performed, overlooking Canandaigua Lake, by Pastor Michele Kaufman of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mountain Top, Pa. Les’s best man and brother, Nelson Loomis, was escorted by his daughter, Kimberly Virgil, who was Sandy and Les’s flower girl. David Searle, an usher 50 years ago, escorted Nelson’s wife, Irene. Brenda escorted her father to the altar and Richard escorted his mother to the altar. Brenda, Richard and each grandchild gave a scripture reading and Holy Communion was offered to the guests while Brian Brumbaugh sang The Lord’s Prayer. A celebration dinner was held, following the ceremony, on the veranda at Bristol Harbour. Twenty-two family members were in attendance, as well as several guests from Pennsylvania and New York. Les is retired, having been a Certified Financial Planner with Janney Montgomery Scott. Sandy is also retired, after being a reading specialist with the Crestwood School District. They each are very active in several Masonic organizations.

Cooper, Kreidler allory Cooper and Gary Kreidler were united in marriage on Aug. M 18, 2012, in an outdoor ceremony at

the grove of Edgewood in the Pines Golf Course, Drums, with the Rev. Grace Taylor officiating. The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Maureen Cooper, Warrior Run. She is the granddaughter of Jennet O’Brien, Warrior Run. The groom is the son of Gary and Janice Kreidler, Warrior Run. He is the grandson of Theresa Drozdowski, Hanover Township. The bride was escorted down the aisle and given in marriage by her parents. She chose her sister, Joeleen Cooper, as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Lindsey Metcalf, Amanda Mullery-Marconi, Adrienne Metcalf and Brittany Grodis-McCabe, all friends of the bride. Jessica O’Brien, cousin of the bride, served as flower girl. The groom chose his best friend, Jason McCabe, as his best man. Groomsmen were Craig Bath, Paul Shramko and David Kadis, friends, and Matthew Kokinda, cousin of the bride. Nathaniel Marconi served as ring bearer. An evening cocktail hour and reception were held at Edgewood in the Pines. A blessing was given by Melissa Williams, sister of the groom. Mallory was honored with a bridal shower given by her bridesmaids, mother and mother-in-law at the Gallery at Pierce Plaza. The parents of the bride hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Stagecoach Inn, Drums. Mallory is a 2004 graduate of Hanover Area High School and a 2008 graduate of Wilkes University, earning bachelor’s degrees in political science and international studies. She is completing a master’s degree from Binghamton University. Mallory is employed by the United States Department of Labor. Gary is a 2003 graduate of Hanover Area High School and attended Luzerne County Community College. He is employed by Gerrity’s Supermarkets as an assistant manager. Mallory and Gary honeymooned in Riviera Maya, Mexico, at the Secrets Silversands Resort. The couple, who have been together since 2003, resides in Warrior Run.

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Pugliese, Halbing icole Pugliese and Joshua Halbing were united in marriage on N Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Holy

Family Parish by the Rev. Michael Zipay. The bride is the daughter of Joseph Pugliese, Dallas, Pa., and Mary LaBella, Wayside N.J. She is the granddaughter of Dr. Joseph F. Pugliese and the late Margaret Pugliese, Wyoming, Pa., and John Dooling III and the late Jacqualine Dooling, New York. The groom is the son of John Halbing III, Harveys Lake, Pa., and Susan Halbing, Kingston, Pa. He is the grandson of Grace and Paul Ealer, Bethlehem, Pa., and Elsa and David Smith, Easton, Pa. The bride was escorted down the aisle and given away by her parents. The bride chose her sister, Amanda Carey, as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Emily Halbing, sister of the groom; Ruthann Dooling and Kayla Galas, cousins of the bride; and Jaclynn Newbert, Gina Jeziorski and Crystal Heffner-Spurlin, childhood friends of the bride. The groom chose his brother, Zachary Halbing, as best man. Groomsmen were A.J. Pugliese, brother of the bride, and Josh Bryant, J.J. Sidorek, Kevin Tanner, Jeff Dickson and Ryan Kellagher, childhood friends of the groom. The bride and groom chose, Frank Carey, brother-in-law of the bride, and Michael Smith, uncle of the groom, as ushers. The readings were given by Mark Kelly, cousin of the bride. Gifts were received by Luke Kelly and Neil Kelly, cousins of the bride, and Grace Gormley and Rachel Gormley, cousins of the groom. Following the ceremony, the cocktail hour and the reception were held at The Woodlands Inn and Resort. The bride was honored with a bridal shower at East Mountain Inn given to her by her mother and mother-in-law. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the bride and groom at Perugino’s. The newlyweds enjoyed a week in Rivera Maya, Mexico, for their honeymoon.

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r. and Mrs. Richard S. Wren Sr., Wilkes-Barre, are celebrated M their 55th wedding anniversary Sept.

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obert J. and Charlotte A. Schultz celebrated their 50th wedding R anniversary on Sept. 15, 2012. They

were married on Sept. 15, 1962, in St. Hedwig’s Church, Zerby Avenue, Kingston, by the Rev. Joseph Losieniecki. The couple also renewed their vows on their 25th anniversary. The service was held at the Larksville United Methodist Church in Larksville. Robert is the son of the late John and Frances Schultz, Larksville. Charlotte is the daughter of the late Carl E. and Catherine Reichart, Mountain Top, formerly of Edwardsville. Mr. Schultz worked for many years at Bergman’s Department Store in the decorating department. He later worked at Sew Fine Draperies and Jack Wise Interiors, retiring in 2003. Mrs. Schultz worked as executive secretary of Pennsylvania American Water Company in Wilkes-Barre before retiring in 2003. She also worked at Pennsylvania Gas and Water Company as secretary to the controller and treasurer. The couple has two children and one beloved grandchild. Their daughter Diane Newell and her husband, Terry, and their son, Trever, live in Kingston. Their son Paul Schultz and his wife, Nancy, live in Wilkes-Barre. The couple was honored by their children with a reception at the Knights of Columbus in Luzerne. Many friends and family celebrated the joyful occasion with them.

7, 2012. They were married Sept. 7, 1957, by the Rev. Charles Gallagher of St. Theresa’s Church, Wilkes-Barre. Their attendants were the late Kathleen Degnan, sister of the bride, and Thomas Mahle, Wilkes-Barre, friend of the groom. Mrs. Wren is the former Barbara Ann Gallagher, daughter of the late Doris Angelo and the late Elijah Gallagher. She is retired from King’s College. Mr. Wren is the son of the late Elizabeth and Anthony Wren. He is retired from Tobyhanna Army Depot. The couple has four children, Richard S. Wren Jr.; Tammy Wren Kellar and spouse, Gary; Timothy A. Wren Sr. and spouse, Melissa; and Russell E. Wren and spouse, Amy. They have 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Three of their grandchildren are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The couple’s children would like to thank them for teaching them good values and the importance of family. The couple went to Myrtle Beach to celebrate the occasion.

The Wilkies r. and Mrs. Joseph Carl Wilkie celebrated their 60th wedding M anniversary on Sept. 13. They were

married in 1952 in St. Mary’s Church of the Immaculate Conception in Wilkes-Barre. The Rev. John J. Jackson performed the wedding ceremony. Rosemary Reisinger Vullo was maid of honor and Harry Wilkie Jr. was best man. Virginia Spayder Mcgraw was a bridesmaid and Robert G. Wilkie was an usher. Karen Wilkie McMannus was the flower girl and Harry Bandish Jr. was the ring bearer. In addition to celebrating 60 years together, they are both also celebrating their 80th birthdays this year. Mrs. Wilkie, the former Damaris Spayder, is the daughter of the late George and Helen Spayder. She is a graduate of Coughlin High School and retired from RCA/Harris in Mountain Top. Mr. Wilkie is the son of the late Margaret and Harry Wilkie Sr. He is a graduate of GAR Memorial High School and retired from Wyoming Valley Motors in Kingston. The couple has one daughter, Beth Ann Wilkie Ritz, and one granddaughter, Jessica Marie Ritz. They are also the proud new great-grandparents of Alexis Hope Cawley. They are wished many more happy years together.

The McCanns r. and Mrs. John W. McCann, Ashley, will celebrate their 60th M wedding anniversary on Monday.

Maciejaszek, Medeiros essa Liane Maciejaszek and Curtis James Medeiros, together with T their families, are pleased to announce their upcoming marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Joseph Maciejaszek, Hunlock Creek, and Patricia Maciejaszek, Mountain Top. She is the granddaughter of Dolores Maciejaszek and the late Joseph Maciejaszek and the late Robert and Dorothy Powell. Tessa is a 2005 graduate of Northwest Area High School and a 2009 graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations. She is employed by Guard Insurance Group in Wilkes-Barre. The prospective groom is the son of the late Daniel Medeiros and Jody and Kelly Dymond, Wapwallopen. He is the grandson of Rich and Kay Robbins and Rich and Audrey Dymond. He is a 2006 graduate of Crestwood Area High School. He is employed by Reilly Finishing Technologies in Nanticoke. The couple will be united in marriage on the Hawaiian island of Kauai on May 7, 2013. The wedding will be followed by a reception a few weeks later to celebrate with family and friends.

Jones, Goss egan Goss and Christopher Jones, together with their parM ents, announce their engagement and

approaching marriage. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kenneth and Sheryl Goss, Hunlock Creek. She is the granddaughter of Floyd and Eva Goss, Sweet Valley. Megan is a graduate of Lake-Lehman High School and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Cedar Crest College, Allentown. Megan is employed as a registered nurse for ABC Pediatrics in Allentown. The prospective groom is the son of Michelle and W. Michael Jones, Perkasie. Chris is a graduate of Penn Ridge High School and Moravian College with a degree in mathematics. He is employed as a manager at Pasta Fazool, Hatboro. The couple will exchange vows in November at Saucon Valley Acres, Saucon Valley.

Perlock, Thomas oe and Elaine Perlock, West Wyoming, and Randy and Linda JThomas, Warren, are pleased to an-

nounce the engagement of their children, Eric Joseph Perlock and Emily Hope Thomas. Eric graduated from Wyoming Area High School in 2006. He holds a bachelor’s degree in wildlife science from Penn State University. He is employed as the elk biologist aide for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Emily graduated from Warren Area High School in 2005. She holds associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in wildlife science from Penn State University and is employed as an instructor in the wildlife technology program at Penn State DuBois. An Aug. 10, 2013, wedding is planned at Jamestown Audubon Sanctuary in Jamestown, N.Y.

They were married Sept. 17, 1952, in St. Aloysius Church, WilkesBarre, by the late Rev. Martin J. Dacey. Their attendants were Catherine Philips Hosey and James Phillips. Mrs. McCann, the former Joanne Dietz, is the daughter of the late Robert and Lucy Dietz. Mr. McCann is the son of the late Walter and Elizabeth McCann. They have seven children: Michael McCann and his wife, Elaine, Ashley; Dr. Richard McCann and his wife, Nina, Salisbury, Md.; Donald McCann, and his wife, Lynne, Wilkes-Barre; Susan Andrews, and her husband, Carl, Plymouth; Ronald McCann and his wife, Nancy, Hanover Township; Diane Dudkiewicz and her husband, Mark, Hanover Township; and Brian McCann, Hanover Township. They have 13 grandchildren, Eric, Colin, Neil, Patrick, Katye, Nicholas, Holly, Shannon, Keenan, Daniel, Joseph (Ali), Kyle and Amber. They have three great-grandchildren, Rubi, Margot and Chloe. Mr. and Mrs. McCann will celebrate this special occasion with a family gathering.

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Fox, Zarlengo ark and Diane Mettler, Dallas, are excited to announce the recent M marriage of their daughter, Melissa

Karis Fox to Dr. Joseph Zarlengo. The couple exchanged vows on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012, at an outdoor garden ceremony in Wilkes-Barre, officiated by the Honorable Judge Thomas Burke. The bride chose her daughter, Ivy Fox, as her maid of honor. The groom chose his best friend, Rich Boney, from Orlando, Fla., as best man. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Dallas High School and a 2006 graduate of Wilkes University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She was previously employed by Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and is now employed by the Health Care District of Palm Beach County. The groom is a 1988 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and a 1994 graduate of the University of Scranton. He earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 1999; completed his internship at UMDNJ; and his residency in emergency medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh in 2003. He is on staff at Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, Fla., and St. Mary’s Trauma Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. The couple resides in West Palm Beach, Fla., with their two daughters, Ivy and Francesca.

Generations gather to celebrate birthday amily members of Marilyn Goeckel recently gathered to celebrate F her 80th birthday, which was on Aug.

15. Marilyn was employed by Verizon for 32 years. She is the wife of the late Jerry Goeckel, who worked at City Hall in Wilkes-Barre as a code enforcement officer for 35 years. A family dinner was held in honor of the special occasion. At the celebration, from left, seated, is Goeckel. Second row: Alek, Jim and Lynne Ruskoski and Gerry, Dina, Stanley and Fiona Goeckel.

Francesca J. Zarlengo baptized Sept. 2 rancesca Jolie Zarlengo, daughter of Dr. Joseph J. Zarlengo and F Melissa J. Fox, was baptized on Sept.

2, 2012, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Wilkes-Barre, by the Rev. Daniel Gunn. The family resides in West Palm Beach, Fla., and celebrated this special sacrament with friends and family in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Francesca is the granddaughter of Mark and Diane Mettler, Dallas, Pa. She is the great-granddaughter of Jack and Margaret Pastula, WilkesBarre, Pa. Francesca’s godparents are Rich Boney, Orlando, Fla., and Ainsley Kuppler, New Jersey. Francesca has an older sister, Ivy Juliet Fox.

Savner, Smith aitlyn Savner and Brian Smith were united in marriage June 22, K 2012, by the water in Point Pleasant

Beach, N.J. The bride is the daughter of Peter and Lynn Savner. She is the granddaughter of Romayne Brown, Eleanor Savner and the late Raymond Savner. She is a graduate of Crestwood High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree from Bloomsburg University. She is employed with Windsor Communities as a marketing representative in Arlington, Va. The groom is the son of Diane Smith. He is the grandson of Stanley Fischer and the late Eleanore Fischer and Mary Smith and the late George Smith. He is a graduate of Crestwood High School and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Marywood University. He is employed with Smokey Bones as a kitchen manager in Woodbridge, Va. Given in marriage by her father, Peter Savner, the bride chose close friend, Christine Brown, as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Laura Savner, Stephanie Demko, Annie Shaffer, Brittany Davis, Lauren Smith, Amy Smith, Allison Aton and Jessica Metrick. The groom chose his brother, Christopher Smith, as his best man. Groomsmen were Danny Giraud, Ray Meyers, Christian Guignet, Stefan Guignet, Scott Grouten, Andrew Grouten, Matthew Metrick and Corporal Eric Savner, who was unable to attend due to being stationed in Afghanistan. Following the ceremony the reception was held on the water at the Sunset Ballroom in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. The happy couple resides in Alexandria, Va.

TCMC plans gala for Oct. 12 The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) will host its fourth annual gala from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Oct. 12 at The Woodlands Inn and Resort, 1073 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre. Proceeds benefit TCMC’s scholarship fund. The black-tie optional event costs $150 per person and includes cocktails, dinner and dancing to the music of Which Doctor? and Soul. A Giclée painting of the TCMC Medical Sciences Building by Austin Burke will be auctioned. To reserve a seat or become a sponsor, call Tanya Radocesky at 504-9650 or visit www.thecommonwealthmedical.com/gala. Some members of the gala committee, from left, first row, are Amy Lingobardo, Sharon Byrne, Nina C. Dei Tos, Margie Ufberg, Lynda Lynett, Mary Tracy, Alysha Nicholls, Mary Joan Bannon and Mary Roman. Second row: Anne Green; Tanya Radocesky; Tracy Bannon; Patti Lynett and Kathy Mihok, co-chairs; Sally Bohlin; Mary Jean Lynett; Andrea Gerko; Tracy Clifton; and Erica Townsend.

Bar Association Foundation supports Kirby Arts-in-Education programs The Luzerne County Bar Association Charitable Foundation Inc. recently awarded $1,000 to the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in support of the Arts-in-Education Program, which includes an annual Young People’s Theater series, master classes with major touring productions, teachers’ in-service initiatives and the Kirby Kidz summer theater workshop. Approximately 8,000 school-age children attended Arts-in-Education events at the F.M. Kirby Center last season. At the check presentation, from left: Joseph E. Kluger, board director, F.M. Kirby Center; Angelo C. Terrana, board director, F.M. Kirby Center; Joanie Brenton, director, membership and corporate giving, F.M. Kirby Center; Brian Gill, director of development, F.M. Kirby Center; Sheila L. Saidman, president, Luzerne County Bar Association Charitable Foundation, Inc.; Marilyn Santarelli, executive director, F.M. Kirby Center; Joseph P.J. Burke III, treasurer, Wilkes-Barre Law and Library Association.

The Shiptoskis r. and Mrs. Joseph R. Shiptoski, Sheatown, Newport Township, M recently celebrated their 60th wed-

ding anniversary. They were married Sept. 6, 1952, at St. Stansislaus Church, Nanticoke, by the late Rev. V. Biczysko. They were members of Holy Child Parish, Sheatown, prior to its consolidation and are now members of St. Faustina Parish, Nanticoke. Mrs. Shiptoski is the former Phyllis Chrzan and is the daughter of the late Edward and Helen Chrzan. Mr. Shiptoski is the son of the late Walter and Martha Shiptoski. Mrs. Shiptoski is a graduate of Nanticoke High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at the Nanticoke State Hospital as a registered nurse. Mr. Shiptoski is a graduate of Newport Township High School and attended Penn State University. He is a registered professional engineer and is retired. The couple has four children: Brian, Weatherly; Paul, Lee section, Glen Lyon; Richard, Huntington Township; and Mary Ann, Nanticoke. They also have five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In observance of the occasion, special blessings were bestowed upon the couple at Masses at St. Faustina Parish and the King’s College Chapel. A family gathering and dinner were held to mark the occasion.

Dual diagnosis training session held The Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services (MH & DS) and its Training Council on Quality recently held training on dual diagnosis. Dr. Sharon Falzone, director of the Northeastern PA Health Care Quality Unit (HCQU), a component of The Advocacy Alliance, spoke to individuals with special needs, families, caregivers and human service professionals on the fundamental principles and approaches to support individuals with an intellectual and mental health disability. At the training session, from left, first row: Laura Davis, Luzerne-Wyoming Counties MH & DS; Paul Radzavicz, National Alliance on Mental Illness Wilkes-Barre Chapter; and Gina Galli, Luzerne-Wyoming Counties MH & DS. Second row: Denise Adamatis and Theresa Schirg, HCQU; Theresa Kline, Luzerne County Juvenile Probation; Karen Belli, Deutsch Institute; and Falzone.

SOCIAL PAGE GUIDELINES The Times Leader allows you to decide how your wedding notice reads, with a few caveats. Wedding announcements run in Sunday’s People section, with color photos, free of charge. Articles must be limited to 220 words, and we reserve the right to edit announcements that exceed that word count. Announcements must be typed or submitted via

www.timesleader.com. (Click on the "people" tab, then “weddings” and follow the instructions from there.) Submissions must include a daytime contact phone number and must be received within 10 months of the wedding date. We do not run first-year anniversary announcements or announcements of weddings that took place more than a year ago. (Wedding

photographers often can supply you with a color proof in advance of other album photographs.) All other social announcements must be typed and include a daytime contact phone number. Announcements of births at local hospitals are submitted by hospitals and published on Sundays. Out-of-town announcements

with local connections also are accepted. Photos are only accepted with baptism, dedication or other religious-ceremony announcements but not birth announcements. Engagement announcements must be submitted at least one month before the wedding date to guarantee publication and must include the wedding date. We

cannot publish engagement announcements once the wedding has taken place. Anniversary photographs are published free of charge at the 10th wedding anniversary and subsequent five-year milestones. Other anniversaries will be published, as space allows, without photographs.

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KINGSTON: Cub Scout Pack 339 is holding sign-ups at 6:30 tonight at St. Ignatius Church, 339 N. Maple Avenue.

NANTICOKE: The Wyoming Valley Mushroom Club, 7 p.m., in Room 204 of the Advanced Technological Building at Luzerne County Community College. Anyone interested in learning about mushrooms is invited. Participants should bring any fungi that they want identified. For more information contact Phil Yeager at 779-3594 or 332-4841.

LUZERNE COUNTY: The Arc of Luzerne County is accepting nominations for the following 60th anniversary awards, Improving Lives Award, the Michael Miller Award for Outstanding Staff Person of the Year, the John Glenn Popple Citizenship

Award, the Sherwood Baker Outstanding Community Volunteer of the Year Award, the Distinguished Service Award and the Thomas P. Kokura Employer of the Year Award. Nominations must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday. They may be sent via email to info@thearcofluzernecounty; faxed to 570-970-4780; or mailed to The Arc of Luzerne County, 67 Public Square, Suite 1320, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701. Include name and contact information for the person being nominated and the per-

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

BIRTHS Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Gyle, Laura and William Vontulganburg, Wilkes-Barre, a daughter, Aug. 16. Jayne, Cheryl and Brandon, Plymouth, a son, Aug. 16. Eckrole, Kayla and Jason Evans, Nanticoke, a daughter, Aug. 16.

Kendal M. Urban

Skylar R. Barber

Kendal Marie Urban, daughter of Thomas and Crystal Urban, Edwardsville, is celebrating her fourth birthday today, Sept. 16. Kendal is a granddaughter of Stephen and Debbie Lewis, Edwardsville, and Thomas and Gale Urban, Kingston. She is a great-granddaughter of Connie Waskiewicz, Forty Fort, and Helen Urban-Gregory, Harveys Lake.

Skylar Rae Barber, daughter of Frank Barber Jr. and Nicole Lord, Luzerne, is celebrating her third birthday today, Sept. 16. Skylar is a granddaughter of Frank Barber Sr.; the late Dawn Barber; the late John Lord, Jr.; Tammi Lord; and Arthur Dale. She is a greatgranddaughter of Eleanor Barber, Catherine Deremer, Rose Hart, Sandra Lord and John Lord Sr.

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18. Koller, Kimberly and Dave Jone, Wilkes-Barre, a son, Aug. 19. Neher, Kelly and Robert, Kingston, a son, Aug. 20. Gnall, Gretchen and Jason Reed, Nicholson, a daughter, Aug. 20. Palermo, Bianca and Joseph McManus, Plymouth, a son, Aug. 20. Mason, Amanda and James, Plains Township, a son, Aug. 21.

Dennis, Christina and Matt Wagner, Pottsville, a son, Aug. 16.

Ranieli, Kimberly and Daniel Passante, Mountain Top, a son, Aug. 21.

Wincek, Abby and Jeremy Shaver, Plains Township, twin sons, Aug. 16.

Endres, Kristin and Eric, Nanticoke, a daughter, Aug. 21.

Tolodzieski, Heather and Benjamin Fortner, Nanticoke, a daughter, Aug. 17. Tolbert, Patti and Robert Tolbert, Wilkes-Barre, a daughter, Aug. 17. Leary, Elizabeth and James O., Mount Pocono, a daughter, Aug. 17. Nieves, Jennifer, Edwardsville, a son, Aug. 18. Freer, Meghan and Thomas Otte, Wapwallopen, a son, Aug. 18. Rosenberger, Lisa and Craig, Albrightsville, a daughter, Aug. 18. Stackhouse, Breanne and Brian, West Pittston, a daughter, Aug.

Paulino, Tania and German Calcano, Hazleton, a daughter, Aug. 21. Cleary, Megan and Eric, Hanover Township, a son, Aug. 22. Schwartz, Kimberly and Chris, West Pittston, a daughter, Aug. 22. Kantz, Brandi and Clinton, Port Treverton, twin sons, Aug. 22.

Budzak, Jessica and Brian, Pittston, a daughter, Aug. 23.

Figueiredo, Nichole and Shawn, Junedale, a son, Aug. 24.

Schiel, Kathryn and Gary, WilkesBarre Township, a daughter, Aug. 25. Baranowski, Christina and Mike, Wilkes-Barre Township, a daughter, Aug. 25. Mack, Jasmine and Kwinton Johnson, Wilkes-Barre, a daughter, Aug. 26. Karavitch, Alexis and Michael Miller Jr., Plains Township, a daughter, Aug. 26. Werts, Danyel and Stephen Forsey, Dallas, a son, Aug. 26. Timms, Lacey and Sean, Clarks Summit, a son, Aug. 26. Wydra, Rachael and Matthew Hufford, Larksville, a son, Aug. 27. Keithline, Amber and Brandon

Sutterlin, Plains Township, a daughter, Aug. 27. Klime, Christine and Kevin, Mountain Top, a son, Aug. 28. Gajewski, Kerrie and Bradley Bonavita, Meshoppen, a daughter, Aug. 28. Hughes, Shadava and Jarone Sanders, Hanover Township, a son, Aug. 29. Lumia, Lauren and John Margalis, Mountain Top, a son, Aug. 30. Tapia, Maria and Angel Ceron, Wilkes-Barre, a daughter, Aug. 30. Naylor, Dillon and Justin, Kingston, a son, Aug. 30. O’Brien, Courtney and Brian Yeisley, Forty Fort, a daughter, Aug. 31. Steve, Allison and Kevin, Nanticoke, a daughter, Aug. 31.

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

DeLaCruz, Chrisselina, WilkesBarre, a son, Aug. 23.

White, Madeline and Nathan, Tunkhannock, a son, Aug. 23.

Kishbaugh, Danielle and James Backley, Wilkes-Barre, a daughter, Aug. 24.

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Lucchino, Amanda and Steven, Pleasant Hills, a daughter, Aug. 5. Grandparents are Robert Lucchino and the late Marilyn Lucchino, Laflin, and Alan and Carol Doman, Bentleyville.

O’Hara, Amanda and Martin Laubach, Shamokin, a son, Aug. 29.

UPMC Mercy Hospital,

Fundraiser for Eric Speicher to be held Sept. 23 Friends and family of Eric Speicher, a 12-year-old West Pittston boy diagnosed with Ependymoma, a type of brain tumor, are sponsoring a pasta dinner from 3-6 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Immaculate Conception Church, 605 Luzerne Ave., West Pittston. Cost is $8 per person and tickets must be purchased in advance. The proceeds will go to the family to defray the cost of medical treatment and travel expenses. Speicher is receiving treatment at Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York. There will also be basket raffles at the dinner. Monetary donations, gift certificates and baskets are being accepted. All checks should be made payable to The EJS Fund and mailed to Nancy Answini, 9 Cheryl St., Hudson, PA 18705. Call 237-5999 for more information. Ticket inquiries can be mailed to Kory Angeli, 205 York Ave., West Pittston, PA 18643 or call 229-7636. Contact Elaine Salus at 829-2717 with any baskets for the raffle. Some of the committee members, from left, are Elaine Salus, Elaine Whipple and Peggy Balberchak. Second row: Nancy Answini, Lisa Bocci, Kory Angeli, Marilyn Johnson and Patti Wiatrowski.

Hawaiian Day held at Falls Senior Center The members and friends of the Falls Senior Center, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne/Wyoming counties, recently enjoyed a Hawaiian Day celebration. At the event, from left, first row, are Twila Watkins, Eleanor Rezykowski, Donna Holeman, Norma Talbot, Marie Dowse and Pattie Gregorio. Second row: Jeanette Martin, Stanley Kaiser, Tom Rogers, Pat Smith, Jean Franko, Flo Keyes, Elaine Pendleton, Gloria Singen, Norie MacDonald and Neil MacDonald. Third row: Eugene Smith, Nancy Fitch, Dee Geannhan, John Headley, Norene Faux and Don Faux.

OT students do research at St. Luke’s Villa

A team of Misericordia University occupational therapy graduate students recently conducted research on senior living at St. Luke’s Villa Retirement Community of the Diocese of Scranton. Participants, from left: Grace Fisher, associate professor and chair of occupational therapy, Misericordia University; and students Holly Haberen, Slatedale; Leah Redinski, Larksville; Susan Smaka, Shavertown; and Michael Will Devitt, Drexel Hill.

GNA team participates in Komen Race for the Cure Fundraising for the Komen Race for the Cure is a friends and family tradition at the Greater Nanticoke Area School District. Mary Ann Jarolen, Marge Womelsdorf and Carol Kelly participated in the race on Sept. 8 in Scranton. Jarolen, district principal at the Greater Nanticoke Area School district and a five-year breast cancer survivor, participated in her third race. Womelsdorf and Kelly are secretaries in the school district. The trio was part of the team from the Ice House Pub in Mountain Top, which was honored as the largest team in the race. Through a dress down day in the school district they raised a total of $1,100 and another $300 in donations was raised in celebration of Jarolen from employees of the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority. Jarolen was joined in the walk by members of her family, Jenn Jones, Tom Jones and Gene Valanski. Members of the Womelsdorf family included Doug Womelsdorf, Amanda McClafin and Gary Womelsdorf. Participants, from left, are Womelsdorf, Jarolen and Kelly.

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Owner Of Local Chevy Dealership, In An Unprecedented Move, Passes Proﬁt Onto Customers By R. J. Molinaro Hazle Township: Jim Corazza, dealer principal for Fairway Chevrolet in Hazle Township, announced today that he would forfeit the proﬁt from the current GM September program and pass it onto his customers. A sales goal has been established by GM for the sale of new 2012 and 2013 Chevy Malibu and

Cruzes. If the goal is met, Fairway receives additional proﬁt from GM. In celebration of Fairway’s grand reopening and in appreciation to Fairway’s many loyal customers, Corazza said,”I’m going to pass these proﬁts onto our customers”. Keith Laylo, Fairway Chevrolet’s sales manager explained how this program

works. A typical 2012 Chevy Cruze automatic has an MSRP of $18,590. When factoring in all of the current discounts and rebates from Chevrolet plus the additional proﬁt, Fairway is willing to forfeit, our customers would end up paying $16,616 plus tax and tags for a brand new 2012 Chevy Cruze. Laylo went on to explain that a

2013 Chevy Malibu having an MSRP of $23,150 would end up being available for $20,999 plus tax and tags. (Reference Chevy Cruze stk. #26363, Chevy Malibu stk. #26441). Laylo went on to say that 2012 and 2013 Chevy Silverados would also receive bonus money if our quota is met under the guidelines of the

By R. J. Molinaro Rich LaRussa, F&I manager for Fairway Chevrolet in Hazle Township, has incorporated a unique program to help credit challenged people purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle. LaRussa said, “ This program is working great! We’ve helped so many people.” Many customers are under the impression that they owe too much on

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LCCC students complete bartending program Students in the Luzerne County Community College bartending program recently completed their training and are now equipped with the necessary skills to handle all areas relative to bar operation. The program includes three hours of training in the Responsible Alcohol Management Program (R.A.M.P.) which is approved by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Upon completion of the training and passing an exam, students will be certified in Pennsylvania for two years. Graduates, from left, first row: Courtney Yakabouski, Bear Creek; Heather Wood, Luzerne; and Steven Yakabouski, Avoca. Second row: Alan Decker, Pittston Township; Benjamin Barchik, Cambra; and Joe Palmentere, instructor.

Eric Turner, Kents Hill, Maine, was recently named director of enrollment management at Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School. Turner will oversee all aspects of the school’s admission and financial aid programs at both the Lower School in Forty Fort and the Upper School in Kingston. He served as an assistant headmaster, Turner director of admissions and financial aid, history department head, English teacher and dormitory head at Kents Hill School. He also held administrative leadership positions at the White Mountain School, Fountain Valley School and the Winthrop Public School. Turner has also served as a varsity ice hockey and baseball coach and a junior

varsity soccer, lacrosse and snowboarding coach. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in philosophy and sociology from Colby College, where he was MVP and captain of the mens ice hockey team. He also holds a Master of Arts degree in liberal studies from Dartmouth College. Abigail Mercadante, Wilkes-

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 Barre, recently received a $5,000 scholarship from Auntie Anne’s, Inc. in recognition of her outstanding work ethic and educational accomplishments. She has been employed by Auntie Anne’s Pretzels as a crewmember at the Wyoming Valley Mall for almost three years. Mercadante is a 2012 high school graduate and will be attending Bloomsburg Uni-

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versity, majoring in secondary education and citizenship. Auntie Anne’s recognized seven students from across the country for their outstanding achievement both in and out of the classroom. The post-secondary scholarship is available to all Auntie Anne’s employees and their dependents and grandchildren.

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FORECLOSURE WORRIES? Is the looming threat of foreclosure keeping you up at night? Help is available. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency can put you in touch with a counseling agency in your area. They’ll work with you to identify options so you can possibly save your home. There’s no cost for this counseling service. Call today. You’ll sleep better once you do.

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PENN STATE 34

NAVY 7

‘That’s just one’ FRED ADAMS/FOR THE TIMES LEADER

Misericordia wide reciever Paul Brace makes the first catch of the home opener against Widener.

Too much Pride for Misericordia Widener shows its skills with big victory over Cougars during their home debut. By TOM FOX For The Times Leader

AP PHOTO

Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien, center, celebrates with players, quarterback Matt McGloin (11), Matt Stankiewitch (54), Jesse James (18), Joe Marvin (63) and Alex Butterworth (45) after getting his first win, 34-7 over Navy.

O’Brien nabs 1st win as PSU coach By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

His first as a head coach. Penn State 34, Navy 7. “That’s just one! That’s only one!” O’Brien shouted as Penn State video cameras rolled to capture a bit of history. “That was just what I told you last night. This can start a roll if we keep staying together.” Senior fullback Michael Zordich broke the center of the huddle with a football. A game ball, handing it off to his coach.

STATE COLLEGE -- Bill O’Brien waited just inside the entrance to the locker room. Every player that walked past got a handshake. Or a high five. A few seniors even went in for a hug. Those same players then surrounded him in the middle of the room. After nine months of little but public relations work and damage control since he was hired, the Penn State coach got to talk See PSU, Page 3C about a win.

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Penn State wide receiver Allen Robinson scores a firstquarter touchdown Saturday in State College.

PSU ‘Getting back to the winning feeling’ IF PUMMELING Navy did anything for Penn State’s downtrodden football program, it proved one thing. Penn State can still beat the patsies. The Nittany Lions at least confirmed that much, by scorching a Navy team that never really threatened to make a game of it Saturday as the Lions rolled

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to a 34-7 victory. At least it wasn’t 50-10. That was the score of Navy’s first defeat, to that "powerhouse" of a Notre Dame team last week in a game played in Dublin, Ireland. And if Navy thought its fortunes

would change when it got back to the United States, Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin -- a Scranton native of Irish heritage -- had a little reminder of last week waiting. He bounced a 25yard touchdown pass off the facemask of Penn State receiver Trevor Williams and into the waiting arms of teammate Allen Robinson for a 27-0 lead in the third quarter. See BACK, Page 3C

DALLAS – Chris Haupt took a few extra minutes after Widener broke its postgame huddle to talk with family and friends. The quarterback did most of his talking, though, on the gridiron – spoiling Misericordia football’s home debut in front of an overflow crowd of 2,200 at Mangelsdorf Field. The Central Columbia graduate completed 27 of his 41 passes for 432 yards and five touchdowns as the nationally-ranked Pride jumped out to a quick lead and cruised past the Cougars, 67-0. It might have been the home opener for the newly-formed Misericordia program, but it was Haupt that loved the comforts of

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being close to his hometown of Bloomsburg. “Coming home, it’s a bigger fan base. You love to play in front of people in your hometown,” he said. “Any time you can score some points, it’s great. Our offensive coordinator has put us in a great spot each day, and it’s given us a good opportunity to be successful. It’s always fun when you win.” Haupt wasted little time, leading the Pride straight down the field and dialing the end zone in just 1 minute, 41 seconds after finding Anthony Davis on a 25yard strike. See COUGARS, Page 8C

Colonels get faked out of their contest

Trickery from punt formation turns tide away from Frank Sheptock’s 100th victory. By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

EDWARDSVILLE – Many times, one play decides the outcome of a football game. For Wilkes on Saturday, it was one play but it came in the first quarter. The Colonels were playing stellar on offense for the game’s first five drives, moving the ball and holding a potent Albright offense in check. Then a fake punt caught the

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Colonels off guard, turned momentum to the Lions and helped Albright remain unbeaten at 3-0 with a 27-13 victory at Schmidt Stadium. Wilkes (1-1 overall, 0-1 MAC) got an interception from linebacker Tate Moore-Jacobs on Albright’s first drive. On the Lions’ second possession, Wilkes forced See COLONELS, Page 8C

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Nova returns, pitches Yankees back into AL East top spot

Comets’ two-point defense holds strong again

New York Yankees’ Robinson Cano

Crestwood wins its second straight game with stand on opponent’s conversion try.

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer

NEW YORK — Ivan Nova was sharp in his return from a shoulder injury and the New York Yankees got back-to-back home runs from Curtis Granderson and Eduardo Nunez in a 5-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez each had an RBI single for the Yankees, who began the day tied with Baltimore atop the AL East. The Orioles were scheduled to play later in Oakland. Evan Longoria homered for the third-place Rays, who fell four games behind New York. One day after Yankees ace CC See YANKEES, Page 7C

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Crestwood’s Andrew Chang, left, intercepts a pass intended for Pittston Area receiver Joe Starinsky.

YATESVILLE – Different weekend, similar situation, same result. For the second consecutive game, Crestwood had to stop a two-point conversion with just over a minute to play to secure a victory. This time, the Comets stopped Pittston Area with 1:07 to play, hanging on for a 14-12 victory Saturday afternoon in a Wyoming Valley Conference Division 3A game. “We’ve got to start developing

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the mentality when we’re up on teams to stay up and put teams away,” said Crestwood coach Greg Myers, whose team improved to 2-1. “We had the opportunity at the 10-yard line … and I think a lot of that is to our youth. We have a lot of young guys on the field and I think sometimes they don’t understand how to put See COMETS, Page 8C

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AMERICA’S LINE BY ROXY ROXBOROUGH BASEBALL Favorite

Odds

NFL Underdog

American League Rays

Favorite

Points

GIANTS

Bucs

13.5

Cards

YANKEES

8.5

BLUE JAYS

8.0

Red Sox

Vikings

Angels

8.5

ROYALS

Saints

2.5

BILLS

PATRIOTS

Underdog

COLTS PANTHERS

White Sox

8.5

TWINS

Chiefs

Tigers

8.5

INDIANS

EAGLES

2.5

Ravens

RANGERS

9.5

Mariners

Raiders

A’S

8.0

Orioles

BENGALS

Browns

Texans

JAGUARS

Cowboys

SEAHAWKS

Redskins

RAMS

STEELERS

Jets

CHARGERS

Titans

49ERS

Lions

Broncos

National League Reds

8.0

MARLINS

Phillies

7.5

ASTROS

BREWERS

8.5

Mets

Pirates

CUBS

PADRES

7.5

Rockies

D’BACKS

9.0

Giants

Monday

DODGERS

6.5

Cards

FALCONS

Nationals

7.5

BRAVES

NOTE: There will be no over/under run total (which would be the overnight total) for all the Chicago Cubs home games due to the constantly changing weather reports at Wrigley Field. Please check with www.americasline.com for the latest Cubs run total on the day of the game.

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MEN'S COLLEGE TENNIS Marywood at Misericordia, 1 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE TENNIS Marywood at Wilkes, 11 a.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Wells at Misericordia, 10 a.m. PSU-DuBois at PSU Wilkes-Barre, noon PSU-Altoona at Misericordia, 2 p.m.

1 p.m. YES — Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees 2 p.m. ROOT — Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs SNY – N.Y. Mets at Milwaukee WQMY – Philadelphia at Houston 8 p.m. ESPN — Washington at Atlanta

MONDAY, SEPT. 17

MOTORSPORTS

H.S. FIELD HOCKEY Hazleton Area at Wallenpaupack Holy Redeemer at Delaware Valley Honesdale at Coughlin Lackawanna Trail at Abington Heights Nanticoke at Lake-Lehman Wyoming Area at Dallas Wyoming Valley West at Crestwood H.S. GOLF Holy Redeemer at Meyers GAR at Wyoming Area H.S. BOYS SOCCER GAR at Nanticoke Wyoming Area at Hanover Area, 6:30 p.m. Wyoming Seminary at Hazleton Area MMI Prep at Holy Redeemer Tunkhannock at Coughlin H.S. GIRLS SOCCER Meyers at Wyoming Seminary Holy Redeemer at MMI Prep Lake-Lehman at Hanover Area Coughlin at Tunkhannock Berwick at Wyoming Area Crestwood at Pittston Area H.S. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Dallas at Wyoming Valley West Coughlin at Meyers Pittston Area at Wyoming Area MMI Prep at Hazleton Area Tunkhannock at Lake-Lehman

8 a.m. SPEED — MotoGP World Championship, at San Marino 4:30 p.m. SPEED — MotoGP Moto2, at San Marino (sameday tape)

NFL FOOTBALL

1 p.m. CBS — Baltimore at Philadelphia FOX — Tampa Bay at N.Y. Giants 4:25 p.m. CBS — N.Y. Jets at Pittsburgh 8:20 p.m. NBC — Detroit at San Francisco

RODEO

7 p.m. NBCSN — PBR, PFI Western.com Invitational, at Springfield, Mo. (same-day tape)

SOCCER

3:30 p.m. NBC — Women’s national teams, exhibition, United States vs. Australia, at Los Angeles

TENNIS

TUESDAY, SEPT. 18 H.S. FIELD HOCKEY Berwick at Pittston Area Hanover Area at Montrose Northwest at GAR Tunkhannock at Elk Lake H.S. GOLF Wyoming Valley West at Crestwood Berwick at Hazleton Area Coughlin at Dallas Pittston Area at Tunkhannock H.S. BOYS SOCCER Wyoming Valley West at Lake-Lehman, 7 p.m. H.S. GIRLS TENNIS Hazleton Area at Dallas Hanover Area at GAR Berwick at Wyoming Area Tunkhannock at Wyoming Seminary Pittston Area at Wyoming Valley West MMI Prep at Coughlin Holy Redeemer at Crestwood H.S. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Berwick at Crestwood Nanticoke at Delaware Valley North Pocono at Hanover Area GAR at Holy Redeemer COLLEGE FIELD HOCKEY Wilkes at Juniata, 4 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE GOLF PSU Wilkes-Barre Invitational, Irem Temple Country Club, 10 a.m. MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Penn at Wilkes, 7 p.m. Scranton at Misericordia, 7:30 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Lycoming at Misericordia, 5 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE TENNIS Baptist Bible at Misericordia, 4 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Lehigh-Carbon at LCCC, 6 p.m. Fairleigh Dickinson-College at Florham at King’s, 7 p.m. Wilkes at Eastern, 7 p.m. Misericordia at Delaware Valley, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19 H.S. CROSS COUNTRY (All games 4:15 p.m. unless noted) Wyoming Valley West/Tunkhannock/Meyers/Berwick/Northwest at Lake-Lehman Coughlin/Wyoming Area/GAR/ Holy Redeemer/ Wyoming Seminary at Pittston Area Crestwood/Nanticoke/Hanover Area/Dallas/MMI Prep at Hazleton Area H.S. FIELD HOCKEY Abington Heights at Honesdale Coughlin at Lackawanna Trail Crestwood at Holy Redeemer Dallas at Nanticoke Delaware Valley at Wyoming Area Lake-Lehman at Wyoming Valley West Wallenpaupack at Wyoming Seminary H.S. GOLF Wyoming Area at Meyers Holy Redeemer at Wyoming Seminary H.S. BOYS SOCCER Crestwood at Dallas MMI Prep at Meyers Berwick at Pittston Area GAR at Tunkhannock Nanticoke at Wyoming Seminary H.S. GIRLS SOCCER Wyoming Seminary at Nanticoke MMI Prep at Hazleton Area Coughlin at Wyoming Area Berwick at Pittston Area H.S. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Meyers at Dallas Wyoming Area at Wyoming Valley West Hazleton Area at Coughlin Lake-Lehman at Pittston area COLLEGE FIELD HOCKEY King’s at Elizabethtown, 4:30 p.m. MEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER King’s at PSU Berks, 4 p.m. PSU Schuylkill at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 4 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE SOCCER Baptist Bible at King’s, 7 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE TENNIS Misericordia at Lebanon Valley, 4 p.m. WOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Penn at PSU Wilkes-Barre, 7 p.m.

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AUTO RACING 2 p.m. ESPN — NASCAR, Sprint Cup, GEICO 400, at Joliet, Ill. 8:30 p.m. ESPN2 — NHRA, O’Reilly Auto Parts Nationals, at Concord, N.C. (same-day tape) 11 p.m. SPEED — FIA World Rally, Wales Rally, at Cardiff, Wales (same-day tape)

3:30 p.m. NBCSN — World Team Tennis, playoffs, championship match, New York/Washington winner vs. Sacramento/Orange County winner, at Charleston, S.C.

T R A N S A C T I O N S BASEBALL American League TAMPA BAY RAYS—Activated INF Sean Rodriguez from the 15-day DL. National League ATLANTA BRAVES—Activated RHP Ben Sheets from the 15-day DL.

FOOTBALL

National Football League CHICAGO BEARS—Signed RB Kahlil Bell to a one-year contract. Waived S Jeremy Jones. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS—Promoted OT Daniel Baldridge from the practice squad. Released OL Troy Kropog. OAKLAND RAIDERS—Promoted CB Coye Francies and LS Nick Guess from the practice squad. Placed WR Jacoby Ford on injured reserve and CB Ron Bartell injured reserve-return list.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS—Assigned D Jordan Hendry and D Hampus Lindholm to Norfolk (AHL). BOSTON BRUINS—Signed F Milan Lucic to a three-year contract extension. BUFFALO SABRES—Re-signed F Tyler Ennis to a two-year contract. CAROLINA HURRICANES—Assigned F Nicolas Blanchard, F Zach Boychuk, F Zac Dalpe, F A.J. Jenks, F Riley Nash, F Victor Rask, F Jerome Samson, F Justin Shugg, F Jeff Skinner, F Jared Staal, F Brett Sutter, F Brody Sutter, F Chris Terry, F Tim Wallace, F Jeremy Welsh, D Brett Bellemore, D Justin Faulk, D Marc-Andre Gragnani, D Michal Jordan, D Tommi Kivisto, D Justin Krueger, D Austin Levi, D Rasmus Rissanen, D Bobby Sanguinetti, D Beau Schmitz, D Joe Sova, G John Muse and G Justin Peters to Charlotte (AHL). Assigned D Ryan Murphy to Kitchener (OHL). CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS—Assigned F Kyle Beach, F Brandon Bollig, F Terry Broadhurst, F Rob Flick, F Byron Froese, F David Gilbert, F Jimmy Hayes, F Marcus Kruger, F Peter LeBlanc, F Jeremy Morin, F Philippe Paradis, F Brandon Pirri, F Brandon Saad, F Andrew Shaw, F Ben Smith, D Adam Clendening, D Klas Dahlbeck, D Shawn Lalonde, D Joe Lavin, D Nick Leddy, D Dylan Olsen, D Ryan Stanton, G Mac Carruth, G Carter Hutton, G Alec Richards and G Kent Simpson to Rockford (AHL). Assigned F Joakim Nordstrom to AIK (Swedish Elite), F Phillip Danault to Victoriaville (QMJHL) and F Mark McNeill to Prince Albert (AHL). COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Assigned F Cody Bass, F Nick Drazenovic, F Andrew Joudrey, F Ryan Russell and D Nick Holden to Springfield (AHL). EDMONTON OILERS—Assigned RW Cameron Abney, F Mark Arcobello, G Tyler Bunz, LW Dane Byers, F Philippe Cornet, G BYann Danis, D Brandon Davidson, RW Jordan Eberle, D Taylor Fedun, F Curtis Hamilton, F Teemu Hartikainen, F Tanner House, F Anton Lander, D Martin Marincin, F Ryan Martindale, C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, F Magnus Paajarvi, LW Kristians Pelss, F Tyler Pitlick, D Alex Plante, F Toni Rajala, G Olivier Roy, D Justin Schultz, D Colten Teubert, F Antti Tyrvainen and F Chris VandeVelde to Oklahoma City (AHL). Assigned D David Musil to Vancouver (WHL) and F Nail Yakupov to Sarnia (OHL). LOS ANGELES KINGS—Assigned D Andrew Bodnarchuk, F Stefan Legein, D Slava Voynov and F David Meckler to Manchester (AHL). NEW JERSEY DEVILS—Assigned RW Matt Anderson, F Jean-Sebastien Berube, D Brandon Burlon, RW Bobby Butler, G Maxime Clermont, G Jeff Frazee, D Eric Gelinas, C Adam Henrique, F Mike Hoeffel, C Jacob Josefson, D Dan Kelly, G Keith Kinkaid, D Adam Larsson, D Jay Leach, F Harri Pesonen, F Tim Sestito, F Mike Sislo, F Mattias Tedenby, D Alexander Urbom, G Scott Wedgewood, LW Chad Wiseman, F David Wohlberg, D Harry Young and F Steve Zalewski to Albany (AHL). Assigned C Stefan Matteau to Blainville (QMJHL), D Reece Scarlett to Swift Current (WHL) and D Damon Severson to Kelowna (WHL). NEW YORK ISLANDERS—Assigned F Sean Backman, F Colin McDonald, F Matt Watkins, D Nathan McIver and D Ty Wishart to Bridgeport (AHL). PHOENIX COYOTES—Assigned F Scott Arnold, F Alexandre Bolduc, F Chris Brown, F Chris Conner, F Brett Hextall, F Rob Klinkhammer, F Phil Lane, F Jordan Martinook, F Andy Miele, F Joel Rechlicz, F Brendan Shinnimin, F Jordan Szwarz, F Ethan Werek, D Mathieu Brodeur, D Oliver Ekman-Larsson, D Maxim Goncharov, D Brandon Gormley, D Mark

Louis, D David Rundblad, D Michael Stone, D Chris Summers, D Justin Weller, G Louis Domingue, G Chad Johnson, G Mike Lee, G Mark Visentin. Signed F Evan Bloodoff, F Darian Dziurzynski and F Maxime Villemaire to AHL contracts. Assigned FLucas Lessio to Oshawa (OHL) and D Connor Murphy to Sarnia (OHL). ST. LOUIS BLUES—Assigned F T.J. Hensick to Peoria (AHL). TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING—Assigned RW J.T. Wyman to Syracuse (AHL). WINNIPEG JETS—Assigned F Alexander Burmistrov, G Chris Carrozzi, D Ben Chiarot, F Patrice Cormier, F Jason Gregoire, F Carl Klingberg, D Julian Melchiori, F Eric O’Dell, D Will O’Neill, G Edward Pasquale, D Zach Redmond, D Cody Sol and F Ivan Telegin to St. John’s (AHL). Assigned Mark Scheifele to Barrie (OHL).

COLLEGE

NORTH CAROLINA STATE—Suspended sophomore RB Mustafa Greene one game. TEXAS A&M—Suspended RB Christine Michael and S Steven Campbell one game each for violating team rules.

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R A C I N G

NASCAR Nationwide-Dollar General 300 Results Saturday At Chicagoland Speedway Joliet, Ill. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (3) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 200 laps, 132.5 rating, 47 points, $92,143. 2. (6) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 200, 131.9, 0, $54,750. 3. (2) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 200, 127.1, 42, $55,093. 4. (16) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 200, 104.4, 0, $31,265. 5. (7) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 200, 103, 0, $27,790. 6. (4) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 200, 105.9, 39, $31,408. 7. (8) Michael Annett, Ford, 200, 101.7, 38, $29,608. 8. (5) Elliott Sadler, Chevrolet, 200, 109.2, 37, $28,958. 9. (1) Joey Logano, Toyota, 200, 119.9, 0, $29,950. 10. (42) Brian Scott, Toyota, 200, 90.9, 34, $31,083. 11. (10) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 200, 93.8, 34, $26,258. 12. (12) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 200, 88, 32, $25,508. 13. (9) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 200, 90.6, 31, $24,958. 14. (13) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, 200, 85.4, 30, $24,448. 15. (18) Brad Sweet, Chevrolet, 199, 82.5, 29, $24,488. 16. (25) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 199, 78.9, 29, $24,178. 17. (20) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 199, 73.6, 27, $23,493. 18. (19) Tayler Malsam, Toyota, 198, 71.6, 26, $23,233. 19. (21) Mike Wallace, Chevrolet, 198, 71.5, 25, $23,223. 20. (11) Kenny Wallace, Toyota, 196, 73.9, 24, $23,488. 21. (17) Johanna Long, Chevrolet, 196, 59, 23, $22,703. 22. (34) Erik Darnell, Chevrolet, 195, 54.2, 22, $22,593. 23. (22) Jamie Dick, Chevrolet, 195, 59.9, 21, $15,990. 24. (24) Dexter Stacey, Ford, 194, 52.8, 20, $22,343. 25. (30) Eric McClure, Toyota, 194, 43.7, 19, $22,683. 26. (37) Juan Carlos Blum, Chevrolet, 193, 47.6, 18, $22,098. 27. (35) Danny Efland, Chevrolet, 192, 44.6, 17, $21,988. 28. (15) Jason Bowles, Toyota, engine, 153, 53.9, 16, $21,868. 29. (14) Benny Gordon, Toyota, suspension, 122, 68.7, 15, $21,718. 30. (31) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, oil leak, 68, 53.2, 14, $21,908. 31. (27) Jeff Green, Toyota, vibration, 30, 53.1, 13, $15,005. 32. (39) Morgan Shepherd, Chevrolet, engine, 30, 45.2, 12, $14,895. 33. (36) Timmy Hill, Ford, vibration, 28, 46.4, 11, $14,785. 34. (38) Tony Raines, Chevrolet, electrical, 26, 42.1, 0, $14,675. 35. (40) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, handling, 23, 36.4, 9, $14,565. 36. (29) Blake Koch, Toyota, vibration, 19, 44.8, 8, $14,455. 37. (33) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, ignition, 19, 45, 0, $14,335. 38. (32) Matt Carter, Chevrolet, rear gear, 15, 40.2, 6, $14,275. 39. (41) Mike Harmon, Chevrolet, overheating, 12, 35, 5, $13,940. 40. (28) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, vibration, 11, 36, 0, $13,830. 41. (23) Josh Wise, Chevrolet, electrical, 10, 35.1, 0, $13,725. 42. (26) Chase Miller, Chevrolet, overheating, 9, 33.4, 2, $13,520. 43. (43) Tim Andrews, Ford, ignition, 9, 31.8, 1, $13,413. Race Statistics Average Speed of Race Winner: 138.373 mph. Time of Race: 2 hours, 10 minutes, 5 seconds. Margin of Victory: 2.402 seconds. Caution Flags: 5 for 20 laps. Lead Changes: 17 among 9 drivers. Lap Leaders: J.Logano 1-7;S.Hornish Jr. 8;J.Logano 9-59;A.Dillon 60;K.Busch 61-62;A.Dillon 63;K.Busch 64-69;A.Dillon 70-95;R.Stenhouse Jr. 96;M.Annett 97;J.Allgaier 98-100;J.Nemechek 101;A.Dillon 102-125;J.Logano 126-134;K.Busch 135-168;E.Sadler 169-171;K.Busch 172-179;R.Stenhouse Jr. 180-200. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): J.Logano, 3 times for 67 laps;A.Dillon, 4 times for 52 laps;K.Busch, 4 times for 50 laps;R.Stenhouse Jr., 2 times for 22 laps;E.Sadler, 1 time for 3 laps;J.Allgaier, 1 time for 3 laps;S.Hornish Jr., 1 time for 1 lap;M.Annett, 1 time for 1 lap;J.Nemechek, 1 time for 1 lap. Top 10 in Points: 1. R.Stenhouse Jr., 982;2. E.Sadler, 973;3. A.Dillon, 948;4. S.Hornish Jr., 925;5. J.Allgaier, 875;6. M.Annett, 837;7. C.Whitt, 767;8. M.Bliss, 722;9. J.Nemechek, 634;10. B.Scott, 633. NASCAR Driver Rating Formula A maximum of 150 points can be attained in a race. The formula combines the following categories: Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running Position While on Lead Lap, Average Speed Under Green, Fastest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Finish.

Sprint Cup-GEICO 400 Lineup

After Saturday qualifying;race Sunday At Chicagoland Speedway Joliet, Ill. Lap length: 1.5 miles (Car number in parentheses) 1. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 182.865. 2. (43) Aric Almirola, Ford, 182.636. 3. (17) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 182.334. 4. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 182.07. 5. (99) Carl Edwards, Ford, 182.045. 6. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 181.971. 7. (78) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 181.953. 8. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 181.928. 9. (15) Clint Bowyer, Toyota, 181.855. 10. (20) Joey Logano, Toyota, 181.629. 11. (27) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 181.616. 12. (1) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 181.525. 13. (2) Brad Keselowski, Dodge, 181.507. 14. (21) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 181.354. 15. (55) Mark Martin, Toyota, 181.257. 16. (22) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, 181.251. 17. (9) Marcos Ambrose, Ford, 181.05. 18. (56) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 180.989. 19. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 180.874. 20. (39) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 180.729. 21. (18) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 180.705. 22. (16) Greg Biffle, Ford, 180.524. 23. (47) Bobby Labonte, Toyota, 180.463. 24. (98) Michael McDowell, Ford, 180.276. 25. (95) Scott Speed, Ford, 180.21. 26. (83) Landon Cassill, Toyota, 180.12. 27. (13) Casey Mears, Ford, 180.048. 28. (42) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 179.94. 29. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 179.892. 30. (51) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 179.671. 31. (30) David Stremme, Toyota, 179.575. 32. (31) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, 179.569. 33. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, 179.539. 34. (19) Mike Bliss, Toyota, 179.533. 35. (29) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 179.456. 36. (33) Cole Whitt, Chevrolet, 179.438. 37. (34) David Ragan, Ford, 179.265. 38. (93) Travis Kvapil, Toyota, 178.986. 39. (32) T.J. Bell, Ford, Owner Points. 40. (38) David Gilliland, Ford, Owner Points. 41. (10) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 42. (36) Dave Blaney, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 43. (26) Josh Wise, Ford, 179.164. Failed to Qualify 44. (23) Scott Riggs, Chevrolet, 178.271. 45. (91) Reed Sorenson, Toyota, 177.965. 46. (37) J.J. Yeley, Chevrolet, 177.942. 47. (49) Jason Leffler, Toyota, 177.713.

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T E N N I S High School Tennis WVC Girls Tennis Standings Class 3A Crestwood........................... Coughlin.............................. Hazleton Area .................... Wyoming Valley West ....... Pittston Area.......................

Record 10-0 7-3 4-4 4-5 2-8

Matches 48-2 31-19 18-22 20-25 12-38

Class 2A Wyoming Seminary ........... Holy Redeemer .................. Dallas................................... Berwick................................ MMI Prep ............................ Wyoming Area.................... Tunkhannock...................... GAR ..................................... Hanover Area .....................

Record 8-0 9-1 6-3 6-3 4-6 4-6 1-9 0-10 0-10

Matches 37-3 44-6 32-13 23-22 21-29 16-34 14-36 8-42 7-43

Singles Kristi Bowman, Crestwood ..... Brittany Stanton, Crestwood... Melanie Kobela, Crestwood ... Nathalie Joanlanne, Sem. ....... Anita Ghosh, Wyo. Sem. ........ Madison Nardone, Sem.......... Nell Chmil, Holy Redeemer.... Megan McGraw, Redeemer ... Fallyn Boich, Holy Redeemer Gabriella Lobitz, MMI Prep..... Dana Schneider, Coughlin ..... Mykela Pacurariu, Coughlin ... Julia Fonte, Berwick ................ Grace Schaub, Dallas ............. Christa Talpash, Valley West. Laura Monto, Valley West ...... Ericka Grula, Hazleton Area .. Bridget Boyle, Dallas............... Becca Elmy, Coughlin............. Claire Sheen, MMI Prep ......... Alexa Austin, Hazleton Area .. Erica Robbins, Berwick........... Gaby Becker, MMI Prep ......... Devin Ryman, Valley West..... Dana Yu, Dallas ....................... Miranda Warunek, Pitt. Area .. Tatiana Supinski, Pitt. Area .... Kasey Bacher, Berwick ........... Becky Mills, Tunkhannock...... Valerie Bott, Wyoming Area... Kiersten Grillo, Wyo. Area ...... Anna Thomas, Wyo. Area ...... Emily Rinehimer, Han. Area... Lecitica Izaguirre, GAR........... Elise House, Hanover Area .... Jen Grasso, Tunkhannock .....

Record 10-0 10-0 10-0 8-0 8-0 7-0 8-1 7-1 8-2 8-2 7-3 7-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 5-3 4-3 5-5 5-5 4-4 4-5 4-5 4-5 3-4 4-6 3-5 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 2-7 2-8 1-5 1-8 1-8

Pct 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 .889 .875 .800 .800 .700 .700 .667 .667 .667 .667 .625 .571 .500 .500 .500 .444 .444 .444 .429 .400 .375 .333 .333 .333 .333 .222 .200 .167 .111 .111

10-0

1.000

8-0

1.000

7-0

1.000

Doubles Melanie Snyder/Jenn Snyder, Crestwood ...................................... Leanne Tabit/Emily Kabalka, Holy Redeemer.............................. Alia Sod/Jackie Marroquin, Coughlin.......................................... Chrissy Perry/Kiana Thompson, Crestwood ...................................... Raquel Sosa/Lecitica Izaguirre, GAR................................................. Jacqui Meuser/Alaina Schucraft, Wyoming Seminary....................... Cara Pricher/Haley Wilcox, Dallas .............................................. Beth Chmil/Trish Harenza, Holy Redeemer....................................... Grazia Devita/Igra Mahmood, Hazleton Area ................................ Alex Cuddy/Megan Obeid, Wyoming Seminary....................... Whitney Culver/Kenzie Goulstone, Berwick ............................... Morgan Drungell/Prutha Patel, Tunkhannock.................................. Emily Coslett/Gillian Pajor, Wyo. Valley West .................................... Claire McCallick/Alexandra Kintz, Crestwood ........................... Xiomara Salazar/Dalice Hess, Berwick ........................................... Alicia Chopyak/Mikhaela Moher, Pittston Area................................... Jill Patton/Brianna Grey, Tunkhannock.................................. Julia DeMillier/Danielle Adcock, Coughlin.......................................... Sam Williams/Maddie Ambruso, Wyoming Area ............................... Angliese Reisinger/Sara Biller, Hanover Area ................................. Vanessa Castillo/Diane Lopez, GAR................................................. Kelsy Donaldson/Katie McGuire, MMI Prep ........................................ Julia Gober/Julia Banas, Wyoming Area ...............................

4-0

1.000

4-0

1.000

4-0

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.800

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World Team Tennis Glance Eastern Conference ..................................................... W L Pct. GB x-Washington ............................14 0 1.000 — y-New York ................................ 9 5 .643 5 Boston ........................................ 5 9 .357 9 Philadelphia ............................... 5 9 .357 9 Western Conference ......................................................W L Pct. GB x-Orange County ....................... 8 6 .571 — y-Sacramento............................. 7 7 .500 1 Kansas City................................. 4 10 .286 4 Springfield................................... 4 10 .286 4 x-clinched conference y-clinched playoff spot Wednesday's Matches Washington 21, New York 16 Philadelphia 18, Boston 17 Springfield 22, Kansas City 17 Orange County 21, Sacramento 18 Friday's Matches New York 22, Springfield 16 Washington 22, Kansas City 17 Orange County 21, Boston 13 Sacramento 23, Philadelphia 21, OT Saturday's Matches Washington 25, Springfield 14 New York 22, Kansas City 18, OT Orange County 21, Philadelphia 15 Sacramento 25, Boston 17 END of Regular Season WTT Playoffs At Charleston, S.C. Semifinals Friday, Sept. 14 Sacramento 25, Orange County 15 Saturday, Sept. 15 Washington 19, New York 15 Championship Today's Games Sacramento vs. Washington

B A S K E T B A L L Women's National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct x-Connecticut ................ 22 9 .710 x-Indiana......................... 20 10 .667 x-Atlanta ......................... 18 14 .563 New York ....................... 13 17 .433 Chicago .......................... 12 18 .400 Washington.................... 5 26 .161 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct z-Minnesota ................... 25 5 .833 x-Los Angeles ............... 22 10 .688 x-San Antonio ................ 19 11 .633 x-Seattle ......................... 13 17 .433 Phoenix .......................... 7 23 .233 Tulsa ............................... 7 23 .233 x-clinched playoff spot z-clinched conference Thursday's Games Los Angeles 86, Chicago 77 Friday's Games Minnesota 66, Indiana 64 Atlanta 82, Washington 74 San Antonio 90, Seattle 66

GB — 11⁄2 41⁄2 81⁄2 91⁄2 17 GB — 4 6 12 18 18

UPCOMING EVENTS/OTHER

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American Red Cross of Lackawanna County will hold its 10th Annual Golf Tournament Monday at Glenmaura National Golf Club in Moosic. The field is limited to 120 golfers on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is $300 per golfer and includes lunch, 18-holes of golf with a cart, cocktails, full-course dinner, awards presentation and raffle prizes. Rain date is Sept. 18. The tournament begins with registration at 11 a.m., followed by lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. To reserve a space at this year’s tournament or for more information about sponsorship opportunities, call the Red Cross at 2070100. Deadline for golfer registration is Sept. 12. Dallas Rotary Club’s Golf Classic will be held at Irem Country Club, Dallas, on Monday with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The sponsorship donation is $100 and the players’ entry fee is $110. The format is captain-and-crew. Individuals are invited and will be teamed up with others in a group. Call Kevin Smith at 696-5420 for more information. Harveys Lake Rod and Gun Club will hold a trap shoot today from noon until 6 p.m. at the club on Kunkle Road. The club will also host the Marty Cirelli Sr. Trap Shoot on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prizes include bacon and hams and bird of the day. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call Carmen Fusco at 332-0806. Jewish Community Center of Wyoming Valley is offering a heated, full size gymnasium for soccer, basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, dodge ball, baseball and softball during the fall, winter and spring months. The full size gym is located on the JCC’s 40-acre campsite located one mile before Harvey’s Lake in Lehman Township. For more information, call Rick Evans at 824-4646 or 9476766. Joseph J. DeVivo Memorial GolfTournament will establish a scholarship in honor of this former elementary teacher who in Feb. was the victim of a horrible crime on Oct. 12 with a 9 a.m. start time. Format is 4 man scramble with an entry fee of $80 which includes luncheon. Contact Glen Brook Golf Club Stroudsburg, PA with questions or to register call 610-2582462 or email jdevivogolftournament@gmail.com. tournament /website http://joedevivofamily.wix/golfforjoe. National Association of Letter Carriers will be sponsoring its Bowl-a-Thon for Muscular Dystrophy on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Chacko’s Family Bowling Center from 3-5 p.m. Cost is $25 per adult and $15 for kids under 10. Teams will consist of five players and individual bowlers are welcome. Cash prizes will be given out to top-three teams and prizes for top male and female bowlers. Pizza and refreshments will be given to all bowlers. For more information, call George at 239-4804, at Matt 606-7703, or call Chacko’s Bowling Lanes at 208-BOWL.

Rock Rec Center 340 Carverton Road will be holding a Fall Basketball Clinic for Boys and Girls in grades K through 6. The Clinic will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings starting Oct. 15 – 24. Grades K – 2 will take place from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and grade 3 – 6 will take place from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. The early registrationcost is $40 per child before Oct. 8. For more information contact the Rock Rec at 696-2769. MEETINGS Crestwood Boys Basketball Booster Club will hold a meeting Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at Cavanaugh’s Grille. Parents of interested seventh and eighth graders should attend the meeting. Duryea Little League will be holding its regular monthly meeting today at 7 pm at the Duryea Little League field. Hanover Area Boys Basketball Booster Club will hold their meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Tubbies in Lee Park. Moosic Raiders Junior Football Association will hold a general assembly meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the football field house.For more info visit: www.MoosicRaiders.com. Wyoming Valley ASA Umpires Chapter will hold its annual dinner meeting at Konefal’s Restaurant in Edwardsville Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. Wyoming Valley West Girls Basketball Booster Club will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Flaherty’s on Zerby Avenue in Kingston for all those interested in helping with the upcoming season. If there are any questions, please call 4305931. REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS Crestwood Ice Hockey Club will have sign-ups for the 2012 – 2013 teams on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Crestwood High School cafeteria. All players in grades 5 – 12 are welcome. For more information, call Paul Eyerman at 650-1783 or email him at proof2@aol.com. Endless Mt Blast U14 Travel Fast Pitch Program is still looking for a few qualified players to round out their teams for the upcoming season. Anyone interested should call 840-6433 or e-mail questionstoronh@sbsmod.com. Spartan Ice Hockey registration will take place in the Forty Fort Boro Bldg. Monday, from 6-7 p.m. Any boy or girl in grades 5-12 residing in the Wyoming Valley West school district is eligible. For more information, call Keith at 288-6411. There will be a $100 registration fee. Wyoming Valley West Lady Spartans Jr. Basketball League will be holding registrations for girls grades 3-6 that reside in the WVW School District on; Monday from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, from 6-8 pm and Saturday, September 22 from Noon – 2:00 pm, at the WVW Middle School Gym on Chester St. in Kingston. The cost is $45 plus a fundraiser. Applications for coaching and team sponsors will be accepted at these times. Please contact Chris at 406-3181 for additional information.

Tulsa 92, Phoenix 84 Los Angeles 93, Connecticut 82 Saturday's Games No games scheduled Today's Games Tulsa at San Antonio, 3 p.m. New York at Washington, 4 p.m. Chicago at Phoenix, 6 p.m. Connecticut at Seattle, 9 p.m.

B O X I N G Fight Schedule Sept. 21 At Bethlehem, Pa. (NBCSN), Gabriel Rosado vs. Charles Whittaker, 12, IBF junior middleweight eliminator;Ronald Cruz vs. Antwone Smith, 12, for Cruz’s WBC Continental Americas welterweight title;Gabriel Campillo vs. Sergey Kovalev, 10, light heavyweights. At Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, Calif. (SHO), Jhonatan Romero vs. Efrain Esquivias, 10, super bantamweights. Sept. 22 At Glasgow, Scotland, Ricky Burns vs. Kevin Mitchell, 12, for Burns’ WBO lightweight title. At Wroclaw, Poland, Krzysztof Wlodarczyk vs. Francisco Palacios, 12, for Wlodarczyk’s WBC cruiserweight title. Sept. 29 At Hamburg, Germany, Alexander Povetkin vs. Hasim Rahman, 12, for Povetkin’s WBA World heavyweight title;Kubrat Pulev vs. Alexander Ustinov, 12, IBF heavyweight eliminator and for Pulev’s European heavyweight title. At Mashantucket, Conn. (HBO), Edwin Rodriguez vs. Jason Escalera, 10, super middleweights;Zsolt Erdei vs. Isaac Chilemba, 10, light heavyweights;Luis Orlando Del Valle vs. Vic Darchinyan, 10, junior featherweights. At Home Depot Center, Carson, Calif., Brian Viloria vs, Herman Marquez, 12, for Viloria’s WBO and the vacant WBA Super World flyweight titles. Oct. 6 At Kiev, Ukraine, Zaurbek Baysangurov vs. Lukas Konecny, 12, for Baysangurov’s WBO junior middleweight title.

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Former QB Jones makes Patriotic move for Lions By DEREK LEVARSE dlevarse@timesleader.com

STATE COLLEGE -- It began, Paul Jones said, with a joke. “We were watching Patriots film and (tight end) Aaron Hernandez caught a lot of balls that game,” Jones said of a video session with coach Bill O’Brien two days after the Nittany Lions dropped their opener to Ohio. “And I said, ‘Coach, that’s me.’ “Just joking around. Then we had a talk and he said, ‘Well, you should try.’ ” So it was that Jones, once one of the nation’s highest-rated quarterback recruits out of high school, found himself lining up as a receiver for the first play of his college career. “I didn’t want to (switch) for about an hour,” Jones said. “I talked to (O’Brien) some more, then I said I’d do it.” It was the third game of his third season on campus when the Pittsburgh-area native finally got in a game for the Lions, split out to the right of Matt McGloin, the man who beat him out for the starting job in the spring. Since then, Jones fell to third-

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string behind true freshman Steven Bench, forcing O’Brien to find a different way to get him on the field. He got his first touch in the second quarter, snagging a 7-yard pass from McGloin to pick up a first down. It was his lone catch of the day. “It felt real good,” Jones said. “As the ball was coming to me, I kind of got nervous because it was coming right at me. Then after I caught it, my body just went numb and I stopped thinking. I just reacted.” Jones opened warmups by taking practice snaps as the third-team quarterback. By the time position drills began, he worked out with the wide receivers. Though O’Brien said Jones is working as an F-tight end -- a versatile, line-up-anywhere position, it’s safe to say the Lions won’t be counting on him to do much blocking. But O’Brien would like to find more ways to get him the ball.

“He’s a great kid, and with the injuries there, we felt that he was a guy that we wanted to get on the field a little more. I thought he did well for the most part. He’s got to get his pads down at times, but for the most part he did a good job.” Infirmary report O’Brien did not sound optiFor the second straight week, mistic about Belton’s and Day’s chances to play next week Penn State played without against Temple, saying he’d see starting tailback Bill Belton, who suffered an ankle injury in how they were feeling on Monday. the second half of the opener One player who should be against Ohio. back to face the Owls is left This time, top backup Derek tackle Donovan Smith, who Day was also unavailable after missed the Navy game with an hurting his shoulder last week ankle injury. against Virginia. Senior Mike Farrell shifted Curtis Dukes got the start at from right tackle to the left side tailback, but it was fullback with junior Adam Gress coming Michael Zordich -- often lined up as the lone man in the back- into play the right side. West Scranton’s Eric Shrive, a guard field -- who led the team in for much of his career, saw rushing. Zordich finished with career highs in carries (11) and significant snaps at right tackle. Defensive end Pete Massaro yards (50). “Michael and I have had a lot (shoulder) and linebacker Nyeem Wartman of Valley View of conversations about his role (knee) also did not suit up for on the football team,” O’Brien said. “He’s always reminded me, the game. ‘I used to run the ball in high school, Coach. I used to run the Kicking woes continue Some of the loudest cheers ball.’ It’s like (listening to) Ferris Bueller’s teacher, it’s over from the crowd on the day actually came in warmups. and over. “Yeah, we will get him more involved,” O’Brien said. “He’s a great kid. I was glad to see him catch that ball. That was good, and a good start for him. We’ve got to keep building that package with him.”

Besieged kicker Sam Ficken returned home after a nightmare of a performance last week against Virginia in which he missed four field goals and had an extra point blocked. Students showed up with signs to support him against Navy and roared in approval when the sophomore hit a pair of 35-yarders -- one from each hashmark -- during pregame. After connecting on the extra point on each of Penn State’s first two touchdowns, however, Ficken pushed his third PAT try wide right during the second quarter. On the Lions’ next drive, Penn State drove to the Navy 8-yard line. But on fourth down, O’Brien opted to go for it rather than try to boost Ficken’s confidence with a 25-yard attempt. The pass was incomplete and the Lions came away with nothing. “I felt good about the play call. It had nothing to do with Sam Ficken,” O’Brien said. “I just felt good about the play call that I had at that point. Obviously, it didn’t work out. We blew the protection on that. I wouldn’t take that call back.”

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For Penn State, it was as much about relief as it was about celebration. Players and coaches finally got to unwind on Saturday, taking to the south end zone to belt out the alma mater with the crowd following the win. "Winning,” O’Brien said, “cures a lot of things. … I felt in many ways that it was a long time coming.” And how. Officially, it was 15 years in the making. Because of the NCAA sanctions that stripped the Nittany Lions of all of their wins from 19982011, the victory goes in the record books as Penn State’s first since Nov. 22, 1997 -- a span of 5,411 days. “I feel very close to this football team and our staff,” O’Brien said. “This is a great group of kids. When you think of all of the things that they’ve been through at 18, 19, 20 years old, it’s a neat group of kids. “I don’t think in your coaching career that you’ll have a chance, in my opinion, to be around many groups of kids like this. And that says a lot coming from me, because I’ve been around some pretty special football teams. I just feel great for these football players here at Penn State today.” Matt McGloin tied a careerhigh with four touchdown passes, finishing 13-of-21 for 231 yards and no turnovers. Three of the scores went to sophomore Allen Robinson, who caught touchdowns from 45, 2 and 25 yards out. He had five catches for 136 yards on the day. McGloin’s other touchdown went to true freshman tight end Jesse James on a 2-yard play-action pass on the game’s opening drive. The senior from Scranton added another bit of college football history to his resume. He was at the helm for Joe Paterno’s final game and led the Lions to O’Brien’s first win. “He’s been through a ton so far since he’s taken the job here,” McGloin said. “It’s definitely been frustrating for us and for him, and

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"Sometimes, the luck of the Irish helps you," McGloin laughed afterwards. It was Penn State’s lucky day from the time Navy showed up. McGloin connected on his first six passes and nine of his first 10, throwing three touchdown passes during that span. His top target, Allen Robinson, had a career high of 109 receiving yards by the third play of the second quarter and finished the game with three touchdown catches, five receptions and 136 yards. Hopefully, these football kids

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PENN ST. 34, NAVY 7 Navy....................................... 0 0 0 7 — 7 Penn St.................................. 14 6 7 7 — 34 A—98,792. Navy PSU First downs ........................... 22 16 Rushes-yards ....................... 60-245 28-110 Passing.................................. 126 231 Comp-Att-Int ......................... 13-23-1 13-21-0 Return Yards ........................ 4 0 Punts-Avg. ............................ 1-44.0 3-35.3 Fumbles-Lost........................ 3-3 1-0 Penalties-Yards.................... 7-41 5-46 Time of Possession ............. 36:23 23:37 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Navy, G.Greene 8-70, Howell 4-37, Reynolds 8-34, Snelson 3-29, Miller 18-21, Staten 2-19, Christian 7-17, Copeland 7-15, Polamalu 1-3, Hendrick 2-0. Penn St., Zordich 11-50, Dukes 11-47, McGloin 6-13. PASSING—Navy, Miller 6-13-1-17, Reynolds 4-5-0-44, Hendrick 2-3-0-32, Bolena 1-2-0-33. Penn St., McGloin 13-21-0-231. RECEIVING—Navy, Bolena 5-30, S.Lynch 2-39, Turner 2-30, Snelson 1-21, Staten 1-7, Whiteside 1-4, Copeland 1-(minus 5). Penn St., Robinson 5-136, Zordich 2-25, Williams 1-24, Carter 1-13, Gilliam 1-12, Moseby-Felder 1-12, P.Jones 1-7, James 1-2.

FIRST QUARTER PSU -- Jesse James 2-yard pass

from Matt McGloin (Sam Ficken kick), 11:25. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:31. Comment: Penn State comes out slinging, the third straight week that the offense has opened with a productive drive. On play-action, McGloin goes deep for favorite target Allen Robinson down the left sideline. Navy corner Parrish Gaines stumbles trying to keep up with Robinson, who has all day to collect himself and wait for the bomb to reach him before being pushed out at the 4-yard line for a gain of 45. On second-and-goal from the 2, McGloin rolls right on play-action and finds true freshman tight end Jesse James for a tough catch right at the boundary. It’s the first career touchdown and the first career catch for James, who enrolled in January. And cheers erupt when Ficken bangs home the extra point. PENN STATE 7, NAVY 0. PSU -- Allen Robinson 45-yard pass from McGloin (Ficken kick), 6:40. Drive: 4 plays, 57 yards, 2:12. The Lions find their mark, again working on Gaines, the cornerback, who can’t keep pace with Robinson. The emerging sophomore star again badly burns Gaines down the left sideline. This time he has plenty of space to keep going after the catch, freezing the safety with a quick cut to the middle of the field, racing untouched for his second score of the season. PSU 14, USNA 0.

SECOND QUARTER PSU -- Robinson 2-yard pass from McGloin (kick failed), 8:59. Drive: 90 yards, 6:52. Comment: Navy’s triple-option attack finally grinds into gear, marching deep into Penn State territory. But the Lions defense, plagued by problems on third down all season, comes up with the stop, hitting quarterback Trey Miller as he’s throwing, allowing Gerald Hodges to leap up and snag his second career interception. Unlike last week, the offense converts the turnover into points, efficiently working down to the goal line without ever hitting third down. Once again the Lions go play-action from the 2 and Robinson works his way open in the middle of the end zone for another touchdown. The problem? Ficken pushes the extra point right. It’s the struggling kicker’s second PAT miss in his last four attempts. PSU 20, USNA 0.

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Penn State linebacker Gerald Hodges (6) intercepts a pass intended for Navy running back John Howell (33) during the second quarter Saturday in State College.

it was so important for us to get that win.” On defense, sophomore linebacker Mike Hull returned a fumble 74 yards for a touchdown to close out the scoring for the Lions (1-2). It was the second straight week the defense forced four turnovers, recovering three Navy fumbles and getting a key red-zone interception from Gerald Hodges with the Midshipmen driving down 14-0. “There was no way we weren’t going to win today,” senior linebacker Michael Mauti said. “I mean, everybody knew what we had to do. “Defensively, everybody was pretty confident. We had a great gameplan. And offensively, you just knew those guys were going

to start putting up points.” That they did. Robinson has 24 catches on the season -- already halfway to the Penn State record for catches in a season by a sophomore after just three games. McGloin completed his first seven passes in leading the Lions to touchdowns on the team’s first three drives. He had one last call to make on the day, directing fellow seniors Hodges and Jordan Hill to douse O’Brien with the water bucket before time ran out. “I heard the crowd, so I knew something was up,” said O’Brien, AP PHOTO seizing on a rare opportunity to laugh. “I’m soaking wet right now Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien smiles during his post-game and it was just one (win).” meeting with reporters after their 34-7 win over Navy on Saturday in State College. He’ll take it.

from the U.S. Naval Academy will someday defend our country a little better than they defend the pass. "We saw some things they did defensively and were able to complete some on them," Robinson said. "I think it’s all about gameplanning." Navy’s offense didn’t appear to have much of a plan, either. The few times Navy had opportunities to make Saturday afternoon interesting, two drives deep into Penn State territory ended in turnovers and a third scoring threat actually turned into the final score for the Nittany Lions when Mike Hull recovered a fumble and returned it 74 yards to the end zone. By the time Navy did cross the

goal line, the game was long-decided, with Penn State in complete command, 34-0. The Midshipmen couldn’t keep themselves afloat at Beaver Stadium because they’re manning a sinking ship. The point is, the first victory of a sorry early-season start for Penn State was nothing to get excited about, because it came against an inferior football team. No, the Nittany Lions don’t have to apologize for it. They’ve been through emotional torture for almost a year, dealing with a Sandusky scandal they had nothing to do with, the NCAA bowl bans and severe sanctions that followed while adjusting to new head coach Bill O’Brien and the loss of the late Joe Paterno.

They deserved to win again. "All the hard work they put in paid off," O’Brien said, later adding, "winning cures a lot of things, winning breeds a lot of confidence." And the Lions desperately needed a shot of some self-esteem, after starting the season 0-2 with a defeat at home to Ohio and a one-point loss on a missed field goal against Virginia. "As soon as we stepped off the field in Virginia, we knew we HAD to win this week," said fullback Michael Zordich, who stepped into the tailback position and ran for 50 yards on 11 carries against Navy after injuries depleted the position. "This was getting stupid," Zordich continued. "It was just an atti-

tude thing -- click it in your head ’We need to win.’" The Lions found just what they needed against a Navy team that was basically inept. "It’s great, just winning on Saturday, getting back to the winning feeling," Penn State linebacker Michael Mauti said after making a team-high 12 tackles, including a sack. "That’s a serious monkey on your back, not having a win yet." Penn State has one now. "But it’s just one," O’Brien cautioned. He’s right. Against a Navy team that backed away from this battle, the feeling of victory came back to Penn State. It’ll take much tougher tests to prove the Lions are back on track.

PSU -- Robinson 25-yard pass from McGloin (Ficken kick), 2:23. Drive: 4 plays, 44 yards, 1:44. Comment: No second-half collapse for the Lions this time. Navy has some success moving the ball, converting a couple of fourth-and-shorts to keep drives alive. But a fourth-and-16 is too much for them to pull off as Michael Mauti pressures Miller into an intentional grounding call, getting a sack for his troubles. Penn State then gets some payback for the tipped touchdown Ohio scored two weeks earlier. McGloin’s strike down the middle to Trevor Williams clangs off of the freshman’s hands at the goal line, ricocheting to the back of the end zone … and right to Robinson. It’s Robinson’s fifth catch and third touchdown on the afternoon. PSU 27, USNA 0.

FOURTH QUARTER PSU -- Mike Hull 74-yard fumble return (Ficken kick), 14:13. Comment: The defense had done everything but score in last week’s loss to Virginia. Check another one off the list. With backup quarterback Keenan Reynolds in the game, the Mids went 53 yards down to the Penn State 26 as the fourth quarter began. But the second-stringer botched a handoff with fullback Noah Copeland and Hull, the sophomore linebacker, alertly scooped up the loose ball on the run and had nothing but daylight in front of him. It was Penn State’s first fumble return for a touchdown since NaVorro Bowman ran one back 91 yards in the first half against Eastern Illinois in October 2009. Start up the band. PSU 34, USNA 0. USNA -- Gee Gee Greene 12 yardrun (Nick Sloan kick), 10:03. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:10. Comment: With backups from both teams popping in and out, the Mids spoil the shutout for the Lions. A 15-yard face mask call against the Lions sets up Navy deep in Penn State territory, where they scored on a run by the talented slotback Greene. PSU 34, USNA 7.

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Stanford doesn’t need Luck to beat USC The Associated Press

STANFORD, Calif. — Even without Andrew Luck, Stanford still has every answer for Matt Barkley and Southern California. Josh Nunes threw a go-ahead 37-yard touchdown to Zach Ertz, Stepfan Taylor ran for 153 yards and scored two touchdowns, and No. 21 Stanford upset second-ranked USC 21-14 on Saturday night for its fourth straight win in this series. Heisman Trophy hopeful Matt Barkley threw for 254 yards and two interceptions while completing only 20 of 41 passes. He was sacked twice on the final drive for the Trojans (2-1, 0-1 Pac-12) and threw out of bounds on a final, desperate heave on fourth-and-39 from USC’s 25yard line. The Cardinal (3-0, 1-0) are 3-0 for the third straight season for the first time since 1970-72, and have their longest winning streak ever against the Trojans. No. 1 Alabama 52, Arkansas 0 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Eddie Lacy ran for three touchdowns and No. 1 Alabama forced five turnovers in a 52-0 win over Arkansas. Vinnie Sunseri and Haha Clinton-Dix had interceptions against the Razorbacks, who played without quarterback Tyler Wilson because he had a head injury in last week’s loss to Louisiana-Monroe. The shutout was the second straight for the Crimson Tide (3-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference). The last time Alabama, which has now forced 11 turnovers this season, had back-toback shutouts was against Vanderbilt and Kentucky in 1980. AJ McCarron was 11-of-16 passing for 189 yards and a touchdown. No. 3 LSU 63, Idaho 14 BATON ROUGE, La. — Ronald Martin and Lavar Edwards each intercepted deflected passes and returned them for scores, and No. 3 LSU rolled to a 63-14 victory over winless Idaho on Saturday night. LSU intercepted Idaho’s Dominique Balckman four times, with Martin snagging two, en route to an NCAA FBS record 40th-straight non-conference regular season victory. LSU (3-0) also set a Tiger stadium mark with 20 straight home wins, while extending its nation-long regular-season winning streak to 16 games. LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger passed for 222 yards and two TDs. No. 4 Oregon 63, Tennessee Tech 14 EUGENE, Ore. — Marcus

Mariota threw for 308 yards and four touchdowns before No. 4 Oregon pulled its starters in a 63-14 victory over Tennessee Tech on Saturday. Multitalented De’Anthony Thomas had 222 all-purpose yards on 10 touches. He ran for a 59-yard touchdown and caught a 16-yard scoring pass from Mariota. The Ducks (3-0) were playing their final nonconference game before hosting Arizona next Saturday. They had 652 yards in total offense, compared to 177 yards for Tennessee Tech. Oregon did have its issues, however, with 12 penalties for 105 yards. The Golden Eagles (2-1) have never defeated an FBS-level team in 28 tries. The game against the Ducks was the Ohio Valley Conference team’s first against a Pac-12 opponent. No. 5 Florida State 52, Wake Forest 0 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Chris Thompson scored on runs of 74 and 80 yards on successive carries to lead No. 5 Florida State to a 52-0 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday. Thompson, who suffered a broken back at Wake Forest a year ago that nearly ended his career, already had a career-high 197 yards following his 80-yard touchdown run that put the Seminoles into a 28-0 lead with 9:42 remaining in the first half. His 74-yard touchdown followed a 60-yard punt return TD by Rashad Greene as the Seminoles (3-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) led 38-0 at the half. No. 7 Georgia 56, Florida Atlantic 20 ATHENS, Ga. — Aaron Murray passed for a career-best 342 yards and two touchdowns, also scored twice on short runs, and No. 7 Georgia bounced back from another slow start to rout Florida Atlantic 56-20 on Saturday night. Playing without Jarvis Jones and two other defensive stalwarts, Georgia (3-0) struggled in the first half to slow a Florida Atlantic team that scored a single touchdown against lowerdivision Wagner. The 44-point underdog Owls (1-2) kept converting third downs and found themselves tied at 14 early in the second quarter. No. 8 South Carolina 49, UAB 6 COLUMBIA, S.C. — Connor Shaw went 8 of 14 for 107 yards before reinjuring his throwing shoulder as No. 8 South Carolina beat UAB 49-6 on Saturday night. Shaw left the game after taking a brutal hit just late in the first half. Team officials said the junior aggravated the bruised

Hubert and Klein added fourth-quarter scoring runs to finally give Kansas State breathing room. No. 16 TCU 20, Kansas 6 LAWRENCE, Kan. — Casey Pachall threw for 335 yards and two touchdowns, both of them to Brandon Carter, and No. 16 TCU beat Kansas 20-6 on Saturday in its Big 12 debut. Carter finished with eight catches for 141 yards, and Waymon James added 99 yards rushing for the Horned Frogs (2-0, 1-0), who pushed the nation’s longest winning streak to 10 games by beating up on the team picked to finish last in the conference in preseason polls. Dayne Crist led the Jayhawks (1-2, 0-1) with 303 yards passing, but he was also intercepted once, fumbled as he was heading into the end zone in the fourth quarter, and missed several third-down throws that prevented Kansas from capitalizing on TCU turnovers.

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Stanford running back Stepfan Taylor is brought down by Southern California linebacker Dion Bailey during Saturday’s game in Stanford, Calif.,

right shoulder that kept him out of last week’s game. Sophomore Dylan Thompson took over again, throwing a 95-yard touchdown pass to Damiere Byrd that put South Carolina (3-0) up 35-6 midway through the third quarter. No. 9 West Virginia 42, James Madison 12 LANDOVER, Md. — Geno Smith completed 34 of 39 passes for 411 yards and five touchdowns Saturday, and No. 9 West Virginia rolled to a 42-12 win over James Madison. Smith set the school’s career passing yardage record, topping Marc Bulger. Stedman Bailey and Tavon Austin both had 100 yards receiving before halftime for the Mountaineers, who improved to 2-0 and are 13-0 all time against FCS schools. Bailey finished with 173 yards on 13 catches and three touchdowns. Austin had 113 yards on 11 receptions and one score. No. 20 Notre Dame 20, No. 10 Michigan St. 3 EAST LANSING, Mich. — Everett Golson threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score to help No. 20 Notre Dame beat No. 10 Michigan State 20-3 Saturday night. The Fighting Irish (3-0) snapped a six-game losing streak against ranked teams and beat a top-10 opponent for the first time in seven years to give

Shell added 157 yards as Pitt (1-2) gave coach Paul Chryst his first career victory in emphatic fashion. The Panthers never trailed, forced four turnovers and took advantage of uncharacteristically sloppy play by the Hokies. Virginia Tech (2-1) had won No. 11 Clemson 41, Furman 7 13 straight true road games, the CLEMSON, S.C. — Tajh Boyd longest active streak in the country, but let Pitt race to a threw for 310 yards and three quick three-touchdown lead and touchdown passes, Sammy never really threatened. Logan Watkins had a 58-yard touchThomas completed just 14 of 31 down run in his season debut passes for 265 yards and one and No. 11 Clemson won its 30th straight over Furman, 41-7, touchdown against three interceptions. on Saturday. Andre Ellington added a pair No. 15 Kansas State 35, North of rushing touchdowns for the Texas 21 Tigers (3-0). MANHATTAN, Kan. — ColWatkins scored in the first lin Klein threw for 230 yards quarter after taking an inside and accounted for three touchhandoff from Boyd and rushing downs, Tyler Lockett returned a past the right side of Furman’s defense. The All-American soph- kickoff 96 yards for another score and No. 15 Kansas State omore receiver spent the past eased past pesky North Texas two games on the sideline, sus35-21 on Saturday night. pended for a May drug arrest. Tramaine Thompson caught He finished with four catches five passes for 102 yards and two for 52 yards. scores, and John Hubert added Pittsburgh 35, No. 13 Virginia a touchdown on the ground for Tech 17 Kansas State (3-0), which struggled to put away the tougherPITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh than-expected Mean Green in Ray Graham ran for 94 yards its tuneup for next Saturday’s and two scores and added an 18-yard touchdown reception to showdown with fifth-ranked Oklahoma. lead the Panthers to a 35-17 North Texas (1-2) scratched upset of No. 13 Virginia Tech on and clawed its way within 14-13 Saturday. late in the third quarter before Tino Sunseri passed for 283 yards and three touchdowns and Klein and Thompson hooked up for their second touchdown. freshman running back Rushel

Brian Kelly a signature win in his third season. The Spartans (2-1) had won 15 straight at home. The streak included a win over the Irish in 2010 on a fake field goal in overtime that preceded coach Mark Dantonio having a heart attack.

No. 18 Florida 37, No. 23 Tennessee 20 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Jeff Driskel threw two touchdown passes and Trey Burton rushed for a pair of scores Saturday as No. 18 Florida scored the final 24 points to beat No. 23 Tennessee 37-20 and make it eight straight wins against its SEC East rival. Burton, a fullback who often takes snaps out of the Wildcat formation, raced 80 yards down the right sideline to tie the score 20-20 with 3:15 left in the third quarter. Florida (3-0, 2-0) went ahead for good on Driskel’s 23-yard touchdown pass to tight end Jordan Reed with 30 seconds remaining in the third. Driskel added a 75-yard touchdown pass to Frankie Hammond in the fourth quarter. No. 19 Louisville 39, North Carolina 34 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Teddy Bridgewater threw three firsthalf touchdowns and No. 19 Louisville scored on its first six possessions, and then had to hold North Carolina with a late goal-line stand to come away with a 39-34 victory on Saturday. Bryn Renner settled down from a rough first half to rally the Tar Heels (1-2) from a 36-7 deficit with four second-half touchdowns, including a screen pass to Romar Morris for a 50-yard touchdown with 4:23 remaining. North Carolina’s Norkeithus Otis then forced Adrian Bushell to fumble the ensuing kickoff, and the Tar Heels recovered at the Cardinals’ 10.

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Buckeyes escape Golden Bears’ grasp; Michigan pounds UMass The Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Braxton Miller lofted a 72-yard touchdown pass to an all-alone Devin Smith with 3:26 left and Christian Bryant snuffed out California’s last chance with an interception to power No. 12 Ohio State to a 35-28 win on Saturday. The Golden Bears (1-2) missed three field goals and had a touchdown called back by a penalty, while the Buckeyes (3-0) gave up 512 yards and were outplayed for much of the second half. Taking over at his own 25 with the score knotted, it took just three plays until on thirdand-7 a defensive back thought Miller would run and he instead threw deep to a wide-open Smith. Bryant then picked off Zach Maynard’s pass and returned it 38 yards to end the Bears’ last threat. No. 17 Michigan 63, Massachusetts 13 ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Denard Robinson put up 397 yards of total offense and accounted

for four touchdowns for No. 17 Michigan. Robinson, who came out of the game with Michigan (2-1) leading 56-13 late in the third quarter, rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown and completed 16 of 24 passes for 291 yards and three scores. Tailback Fitzgerald Toussaint, who missed Michigan’s opener due to suspension and then carried for just seven yards against Air Force, had 85 yards and a touchdown against the Minutemen. Former Wolverine Michael Cox, now a grad student at UMass, led the Minutemen (0-3) with 76 yards rushing, but Michigan finished the game with a 585-259 edge in yardage Northwestern 22, Boston College 13 EVANSTON, Ill. — Mike Trumpy ran for 106 yards with a late touchdown for Northwestern. Jeff Budzien tied a school record with five field goals and the Wildcats (3-0) made it three wins over three BCS teams to start the season even though they didn’t reach the end zone

The Illini (2-1) were missing a handful of starters who were LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska athletic injured, including quarterback director Tom Osborne says coach Nathan Scheelhaase, who has Bo Pelini is “doing fine” after missed two games with a leaving Saturday’s game against sprained ankle. O’Toole got the Arkansas State by ambulance start and connected with Lankafter halftime. ford twice in the first quarter. Pelini fell ill during the first half,

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and a member of the Nebraska medical staff was seen checking Pelini’s pulse. He stayed on the sideline the rest of the half and was taken to a hospital after doctors treated him in the locker room. Osborne said after the Huskers’ 42-13 win that initial reports from the hospital indicated Pelini was “doing fine” and that “it looks as though he’s in pretty good shape.” Osborne declined to comment on the nature of Pelini’s symptoms. Osborne said it was serious enough that the medical staff thought Pelini needed to be checked out at the hospital.

until the closing minutes. Illinois 44, Charleston Southern 0 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Reilly O’Toole threw for 333 yards and five touchdowns and receiver Ryan Lankford had 97 yards and two scores to lead Illinois.

Purdue 54, Eastern Michigan 16 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Caleb TerBush passed for two touchdowns and ran for another to power Purdue. Akeem Hunt ran for 106 yards and a touchdown on just four attempts and scored a 50-yard touchdown on his only catch. Brandon Cottom ran for 95 yards and Antavian Edison caught five passes for 78 yards for the Boilermakers (2-1), who were coming off a last-minute 20-17 loss to Notre Dame. Minnesota 28, Western Michigan 23 MINNEAPOLIS — Max Shortell replaced an injured MarQueis Gray and passed for 188 yards and three touchdowns, helping Minnesota overcome a sluggish start.

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Ohio State’s Braxton Miller, left, tries to outrun California’s Nick Forbes during the fourth quarter Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.

Gray hurt his left leg late in the second quarter with the Gophers (3-0) trailing, but Shortell steered a six-play, 78yard march for the go-ahead score that A.J. Barker capped with his second of three touchdown receptions. The Broncos went three and out, and Shortell found Barker open on the sideline for a 53-yard catch-and-run

to make it 21-10 with 30 seconds left before halftime. Iowa 27, Northern Iowa 16 IOWA CITY, Iowa — Walk-on fullback Mark Weisman rushed for 113 yards and three short touchdowns as Iowa won. James Vandenberg added 228 yards passing for the Hawkeyes (2-1).

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NFL SUNDAY S TA N D I N G S AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct N.Y. Jets .................................. 1 0 0 1.000 New England ........................... 1 0 0 1.000 Miami........................................ 0 1 0 .000 Buffalo...................................... 0 1 0 .000 South W L T Pct Houston ................................... 1 0 0 1.000 Jacksonville............................. 0 1 0 .000 Indianapolis ............................. 0 1 0 .000 Tennessee............................... 0 1 0 .000 North W L T Pct Baltimore.................................. 1 0 0 1.000 Cleveland................................. 0 1 0 .000 Pittsburgh ................................ 0 1 0 .000 Cincinnati ................................. 0 1 0 .000 West W L T Pct San Diego ................................ 1 0 0 1.000 Denver ..................................... 1 0 0 1.000 Kansas City ............................. 0 1 0 .000 Oakland.................................... 0 1 0 .000 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Dallas ....................................... 1 0 0 1.000 Washington ............................. 1 0 0 1.000 Philadelphia............................. 1 0 0 1.000 N.Y. Giants .............................. 0 1 0 .000 South W L T Pct Tampa Bay............................... 1 0 0 1.000 Atlanta ...................................... 1 0 0 1.000 New Orleans............................ 0 1 0 .000 Carolina ................................... 0 1 0 .000 North W L T Pct Detroit....................................... 1 0 0 1.000 Minnesota................................ 1 0 0 1.000 Green Bay ................................ 1 1 0 .500 Chicago.................................... 1 1 0 .500 West W L T Pct Arizona..................................... 1 0 0 1.000 San Francisco ......................... 1 0 0 1.000 St. Louis................................... 0 1 0 .000 Seattle ...................................... 0 1 0 .000 Thursday's Game Green Bay 23, Chicago 10 Sunday's Games Tampa Bay at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Carolina, 1 p.m. Arizona at New England, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Philadelphia, 1 p.m. Kansas City at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Houston at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Oakland at Miami, 1 p.m. Dallas at Seattle, 4:05 p.m. Washington at St. Louis, 4:05 p.m. Tennessee at San Diego, 4:25 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Pittsburgh, 4:25 p.m. Detroit at San Francisco, 8:20 p.m. Monday's Game Denver at Atlanta, 8:30 p.m.

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PF 48 34 10 28

PA 28 13 30 48

PF 30 23 21 13

PA 10 26 41 34

PF 44 16 19 13

PA 13 17 31 44

PF 22 31 24 14

PA 14 19 40 22

PF 24 40 17 17

PA 17 32 16 24

PF 16 40 32 10

PA 10 24 40 16

PF 27 26 45 51

PA 23 23 40 44

PF 20 30 23 16

PA 16 22 27 20

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Quarterbacks Att Com P. Manning, DEN ........ 26 19 Flacco, BAL.................. 29 21 Sanchez, NYJ.............. 27 19 Brady, NWE................. 31 23 Schaub, HOU .............. 31 20 P. Rivers, SND ............ 33 24 Gabbert, JAC .............. 39 23 C. Palmer, OAK........... 46 32 Locker, TEN................. 32 23 Roethlisberger, PIT .... 40 22 Rushers Att Yds Spiller, BUF......... 14 16912.07 Ridley, NWE ....... 21 125 Greene, NYJ....... 27 94 Green-Ellis, CIN . 18 91 J. Charles, KAN.. 16 87 A. Foster, HOU... 26 79 Jones-Drew, JAC ...................... 19 77 Re. Bush, MIA .... 14 69 R. Rice, BAL ....... 10 68 McGahee, DEN .. 16 64 Receivers No Yds McFadden, OAK .......... 13 86 Wayne, IND .................. 9 135 And. Johnson, HOU .... 8 119 A. Hawkins, CIN ........... 8 86 Fleener, IND................. 6 82 McCluster, KAN ........... 6 82 R. Gronkowski, NWE .. 6 60 Hernandez, NWE......... 6 59 Chr. Johnson, TEN...... 6 47 Re. Bush, MIA.............. 6 46

Scoring

Yds TD Int 253 2 0 299 2 0 266 3 1 236 2 0 266 1 0 231 1 0 260 2 0 297 1 0 229 1 1 245 2 1 Avg LG TD 56t 1 5.95 17 1 3.48 14 1 5.06 14 1 5.44 46 0 3.04 14t 2 4.05 4.93 6.80 4.00

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Avg LG TD 6.6 17 0 15.0 23 0 14.9 29 1 10.8 27 0 13.7 24 0 13.7 21 0 10.0 28 1 9.8 23t 1 7.8 16 0 7.7 19 0

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Quarterbacks Att Com Griffin III, WAS............. 26 19 M. Ryan, ATL............... 31 23 Romo, DAL .................. 29 22 Ale. Smith, SNF........... 26 20 Ponder, MIN ................ 27 20 Bradford, STL .............. 25 17 Cutler, CHI ................... 35 21 Jo. Freeman, TAM....... 24 16 E. Manning, NYG ........ 32 21 A. Rodgers, GBY ........ 44 30 Rushers Att Yds Murray, DAL ................. 20 131 Gore, SNF .................... 16 112 L. McCoy, PHL ............ 20 110 Morris, WAS................. 28 96 D. Martin, TAM ............. 24 95 M. Lynch, SEA ............. 21 85 A. Peterson, MIN ......... 17 84 Forte, CHI..................... 16 80 Bradshaw, NYG ........... 17 78 K. Smith, DET .............. 13 62 Receivers No Yds B. Marshall, CHI........... 9 119 Cobb, GBY ................... 9 77 Ogletree, DAL .............. 8 114 St. Smith, CAR............. 7 106 Maclin, PHL .................. 7 96 M. Crabtree, SNF ........ 7 76 Finley, GBY .................. 7 47 L. Moore, NOR............. 6 120 Ca. Johnson, DET ....... 6 111 Ju. Jones, ATL ............. 6 108

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Yds TD Int 320 2 0 299 3 0 307 3 1 211 2 0 270 0 0 198 1 0 333 2 1 138 1 0 213 1 0 303 2 1 Avg LG TD 6.55 48 0 7.00 23t 1 5.50 22 0 3.43 18 2 3.96 15 0 4.05 11 0 4.94 20 2 5.00 32 1 4.59 33 1 4.77 19 1 Avg LG TD 13.2 24 1 8.6 16 0 14.3 40t 2 15.1 32 0 13.7 46 1 10.9 20 0 6.7 16 1 20.0 33t 1 18.5 51 0 18.0 31 2

Touchdowns TD Rush Rec Ret Pts M. Bush, CHI............ 2 2 0 0 12 Ju. Jones, ATL ......... 2 0 2 0 12 Morris, WAS ............. 2 2 0 0 12 Ogletree, DAL .......... 2 0 2 0 12 A. Peterson, MIN ..... 2 2 0 0 12 K. Smith, DET .......... 2 1 1 0 12 Sproles, NOR........... 1 0 1 0 8 Mi. Austin, DAL ........ 1 0 1 0 6 J. Bell, DET............... 1 1 0 0 6 Ma. Bennett, NYG ... 1 0 1 0 6 Kicking PAT FG LG Pts M. Bryant, ATL....................... 4-4 4-4 41 16 Cundiff, WAS ......................... 4-4 4-4 45 16 Walsh, MIN............................. 2-2 4-4 55 14 Akers, SNF............................. 3-3 3-3 63 12 Gould, CHI ............................. 5-5 2-2 35 11 Zuerlein, STL ......................... 2-2 3-3 48 11 Barth, TAM.............................. 1-1 3-3 40 10 Hauschka, SEA ..................... 1-1 3-4 47 10 Ja. Hanson, DET ................... 3-3 2-2 45 9 Feely, ARI............................... 2-2 2-2 31 8

A real find or another BIG BIRD BATTLE Frisman?

RAVENS at EAGLES 1 p.m., CBS, WYOU-22

BUCANEERS at GIANTS 1 p.m., FOX, WOLF-56

JETS at STEELERS 4:25 p.m., CBS, WYOU-22

BALTIMORE at PHILADELPHIA

Eagles 36-7, Nov. 23, 2008

LAST WEEK: Ravens beat

Bengals 44-13; Eagles beat Browns 17-16 DID YOU KNOW? Ravens coach John Harbaugh was special teams coordinator in Philadelphia from 1998-2006 and secondary coach in 2007. ... QB Joe Flacco grew up in nearby Haddon Township, N.J. and went to Delaware. ... Flacco needs one more 300-yard game to set franchise record with nine. He’s currently tied with Vinny Testaverde. RB Ray Rice had just 13 touches, but two TDs in 44-13 win over Bengals. S Ed Reed is NFL’s leader in interception return yards with 1,497. Eagles RG Evan Mathis visited Baltimore before re-signing with Philadelphia in free agency. ... Eagles LBs coach Mike Caldwell played with Ravens during team’s inaugural season in 1996, and led team with 41⁄2 sacks and 76 tackles. ... Eagles beat Ravens 15-10 in 2004 in only other meeting in Philadelphia. Terrell Owens scored go-ahead TD for Eagles and then mocked Ray Lewis by performing his dance in end zone. ... Eagles 8-3-1 vs. AFC North under Andy Reid.

TAMPA BAY at N.Y. GIANTS OPENING LINE: Giants by 81⁄2 SERIES RECORD: Giants lead

12-6

LAST MEETING: Giants beat

Buccaneers 24-0, Sept. 27, 2009 LAST WEEK: Buccaneers beat Panthers 16-10; Giants lost to Cowboys 24-17 DID YOU KNOW? Bucs coach Greg Schiano returns to New Jersey, where he coached Rutgers for 11 seasons. ... Since 2010, Josh Freeman one of two QBs with more than 7,000

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

LIONS at 49ERS 8:20 p.m., NBC, WBRE-28

rushing by Buffalo’s C.J. Spiller last week were the second-most Jets have given up under Ryan. Pittsburgh WR Jerricho Cotchery spent first seven seasons with Jets and is eighth on team’s receptions list with 358 ... Jets WR Santonio Holmes played four seasons in Pittsburgh and won 2009 Super Bowl MVP after catching gamewinning touchdown pass from Ben Roethlisberger. ... Steelers 7-0 at home in September since coach Mike Tomlin took over in 2007. ... Pittsburgh gave up just 10 ppg at home in 2011, lowest total in NFL. ... Steelers had 28 of their 35 sacks last season at Heinz Field ... Roethlisberger has never lost home opener in career. ... Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Todd Haley spent six seasons as member of Jets from 1995-2000, working as scout, then wide receivers coach.

OPENING LINE: Eagles by 21⁄2 SERIES RECORD: Tied 1-1-1 LAST MEETING: Ravens beat

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Touchdowns TD Rush Rec Ret Pts A. Foster, HOU ........ 2 2 0 0 12 St. Hill, NYJ .............. 2 0 2 0 12 Kerley, NYJ .............. 2 0 1 1 12 R. Rice, BAL ............. 2 2 0 0 12 Streater, OAK ........... 1 0 1 0 8 Avery, IND ................ 1 0 1 0 6 Boldin, BAL............... 1 0 1 0 6 Boss, KAN ................ 1 0 1 0 6 Do. Brown, IND........ 1 1 0 0 6 Cassel, KAN ............. 1 1 0 0 6 Kicking PAT FG LG Pts Kaeding, SND........................ 1-1 5-5 45 16 Tucker, BAL ........................... 5-5 3-3 46 14 Folk, NYJ................................ 6-6 2-2 39 12 S. Graham, HOU ................... 3-3 3-4 40 12 P. Dawson, CLE .................... 1-1 3-3 43 10 Gostkowski, NWE ................. 4-4 2-2 31 10 Scobee, JAC.......................... 0-1 3-3 47 9 Bironas, TEN ......................... 1-1 2-2 28 7 Nugent, CIN ........................... 1-1 2-2 34 7 Suisham, PIT ......................... 1-1 2-2 35 7

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DETROIT at SAN FRANCISCO OPENING LINE: 49ers by 6

1/2

SERIES RECORD: 49ers lead

36-27-1

LAST MEETING: 49ers beat Lions, 25-19, Oct. 16, 2011

LAST WEEK: Lions beat Rams

27-23; 49ers beat Packers 30-22 DID YOU KNOW? San Francisco 12-1 in series at Candlestick Park. ... Niners handed Lions first loss in 2011 following 5-0 start. ... 49ers have six straight AP FILE PHOTO regular-season games without Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) greets Eagles quarterturnover. ... Last year’s penaltyback Michael Vick after a preseason NFL game last year. filled game featured four lead Baltimore plays at Philadelphia at 1 p.m. today. changes in second half. San Francisco fell behind 10-0 in first quarter. ... 49ers QB Alex Smith yards passing, 600 yards rushTampa Bay. ... TE Martellus has gone 185 straight passes ing. Other is Aaron Rodgers. ... Bennett caught a TD pass in without INT, best in franchise Rookie RB Doug Martin rushed Giants’ debut. ... Giants three history, passing Hall of Famer for 95 yards in NFL debut. ... highly touted defensive ends: Steve Young’s 184. Smith had WR Vincent Jackson has averJason Pierre-Paul, Justin Tuck 125.6 QB rating last week. ... San aged 17.88 yards per catch since and Osi Umenyiora: did not Francisco kept Calvin Johnson 2008, tops in NFL with minihave sack in season opener. out of end zone in 2011 game mum of 200 receptions. ... Defense tied team record allowNEW YORK JETS after he became NFL’s first player with nine TD catches in ing 10 yards rushing last at PITTSBURGH initial five games of a season. week. Ronde Barber Johnson still had seven catches had sack and intercepfor 113 yards, Brandon Pettigrew tion last week in OPENING LINE: Steelers by 6 with eight catches for 42 yards making his 200th SERIES RECORD: Steelers and TD. consecutive start, lead 17-4 San Francisco K David Akers the most by cornerLAST MEETING: Steelers booted 63-yard field goal last back in NFL beat Jets 24-19, Jan. 23, 2011 week to tie NFL record and is 3 history. LAST WEEK: Jets beat for 3 on the season. Hit Giants 55-yarder last year vs. have won Bills 48-24; Steelers Lions on way to six of last lost to Broncos 31-19 single-season NFL DID YOU nine vs. mark of 44. ... KNOW? Jets Bucs. Three-time Pro Coach Tom have won in PittsBowl RB Frank burgh once in Coughlin Gore had first franchise history, and QB Eli 100-yard game of 22-17 on Dec. 19, Manning year at Green Bay 2010. Steelers won both 3-0 vs. after getting a rematch in AFC chamBucs. ... franchise-best five Manning has pionship game just over a straight during month later to reach completed Akers one stretch in 2011. Super Bowl for eighth 50 of 82 for 500 yards time ... Five of last six meetings ... Detroit’s Matthew Stafford, with five have been decided by six points No. 1 pick from the 2009 draft, TDs and no or less ... Jets 48 points vs. Bills threw three interceptions before halftime for first time last intercepset franchise record for points week. Still wound up with 355 tions in those in season opener ... Jets have yards passing. games, a 98.6 rating. held opposing quarterbacks to ... RB Ahmad Brad68.6 rating since Rex Ryan took -- The Associated Press shaw rushed for 104 over as coach, best in NFL over yards in last game vs. that period. ... The 169 yards

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WEEK 2 >> JETS AT STEELERS: When the Steelers and Jets play in the regular season, New York is 3-1 since 2003. When they meet up in the playoffs, Pittsburgh is 2-0. The Steelers are 0-1 against teams Tim Tebow plays on since … forever. What does all this point to? The Steelers will lose to the Jets today, trade for Tebow before the trade deadline, and then knock the Jets out of the playoffs. Or, maybe not. >> RAIDERS AT DOLPHINS: Way back in the groovy, happenin’ days of the 1970s, the Raiders and Dolphins were really good. When Pittsburgh wasn’t winning Super Bowls, these guys were. And on Dec. 21, 1974, they played an AFC playoff game which went down in NFL lore. With 24 seconds left, and Oakland trailing 26-21, the Raiders’ Clarence Davis caught the game-

winning TD pass in a crowd of Miami defenders. The play would become known as “The Sea of Hands.” Now when the teams play, the game is known as “A Regional Broadcast.”

>> REDSKINS AT RAMS: If Robert Griffin III comes out and lights up the Rams today, someone in the St. Louis front office better hope they saved the receipt for the No. 2 pick in last spring’s draft. You see, the Rams earned that pick with a 2-14 season in 2011. They then traded it to Washington, who turned it into … Robert Griffin III – heretofore known as RG3. The Rams said they were happy with Sam Bradford at QB. Since he was drafted No. 1 overall in 2010, Bradford has a grand total of zero player of the week awards. RG3 got one in his first NFL game. >> LIONS AT 49ERS: The

last time Lions coach Jim Schwartz and 49ers coach Jim

Harbaugh met after a game, they acted like Obama and Romney supporters who also happen to be Red Sox and Yankee fans. It was last October, and San Fran had just beaten Detroit. The coaches met for the midfield handshake. Harbaugh was happy, Schwartz was sad. There was a backslap, bumping, shoving, naughty words and lots of TV coverage. Both coaches say that this time, they will play nice. We will see.

>> BROWNS AT BENGALS: Did you know, the Cleveland Browns are the only NFL team without a logo on their helmets? And that logoless helmet IS the team’s official logo. But many moons ago, Cleveland actually had a funky mascot as a logo – an elf. He was called the “Brownie Elf,” and was used by the team from 1948 to 1969. A Brownie, by the way, is a legendary Scottish creature who was said to live in homes and help with the chores. Problem is, they prefer to work at night. And since most NFL games are played in daylight, that probably explains why Cleveland hasn’t had much luck. -- Rich Sheposh

IF YOU KNOW the name Frisman Jackson, then you’re either related to him or you’ve played WAY too much fantasy football. (Which is a good thing, actually.) Jackson came out of nowhere in Cleveland’s 2005 season opener to catch eight passes for 128 yards and a TD. The waiver wire scramble for Jackson was fierce – like “Last Cabbage Patch Doll on the Toy Store Shelves in 1983” fierce. Whoever ended up with a piece of the ol’ Frisman was probably pretty happy. By Week 5, they were cursing the day he was born. Jackson was what fantasy football scientists call a “fluke.” He ended ONE FACT 2005 with 24 catches TO KNOW and 287 receiving Atlanta just lost its yards. And that Week best cornerback for the season with a 1 TD was his only torn Achilles. That career score. means two things: 1. The tongue-twistIt just became a ing “Week 1 waiver little easier to throw wire” is a perilous on the Falcons. 2. place. It’s too small a With the defense likely giving up sample size to be more yards, Matt definitive, but if you Ryan, Julio Jones want to be the first and Roddy White just became more kid on your block to grab the year’s break- valuable. through star, this is the time to do it. Only time will tell whether you got yourself a ’11 Cam Newton model or a ’05 Frisman Jackson. Luckily, “time” is the rest of the season. And it begins this week.

QUICK PICK-ME-UPS 1. Dennis Pitta, TE, Ravens. There are strong signs Pitta is going to be a breakout star. Here, let’s do the math. 1: The trend in the NFL is to have a pass-catching weapon (or two) at tight end – a la New England. 2: Baltimore is transitioning to more of a passing team. 3: Pitta is a tight end. Add everything up, and his five-reception, 73-yard, 1-TD opener seems like the rule in 2012, not the exception. 2. Andrew Hawkins, WR, Bengals. Cincinnati may have found an answer to who’s No. 2 behind A.J. Green. His opening line was eight catches for 86 yards. 3. Dexter McCluster, RB/WR Chiefs. Some leagues have him as a RB, others as a WR. Either way, he’s a weapon who gets looks in that Chiefs’ offense.

START THESE GUYS … 1. Stevan Ridley, RB, Patriots. The thing about New England is they don’t give a rat’s patoot about your fantasy team. Just when you think they’re not much of a running team, here comes Ridley and his 125-yard effort with a TD on top. The Pats’ formula in Week 1 was simple: Get a big lead; rely on the defense to stop an inferior offense; run the ball to kill out the second half. It’s a formula they’ll follow again this week against Arizona. 2. C.J. Spiller, RB, Bills. Did you actually think Fred Jackson was going to last the season? Spiller could be a Top 10 fantasy pick next year. This is going to get good. 3. Raiders Defense. The “Amazing Adventures of the Oakland Punting Game” put the defense in bad spots all game long against San Diego. But they only gave up one TD and five field goals. Now they get Miami and rookie QB Ryan Tannehill. Hmmm. Fresh meat.

NOT THESE GUYS … 1. Shonn Greene, RB, Jets. Greene managed to get a garbage time TD against the Bills. Thing is, Pittsburgh is really good against the run and there won’t be any garbage time for the Jets in this game. 2. Willis McGahee, RB, Broncos. Over the season, McGahee is going to be a valuable RB. Just not this week. The Broncos game against Atlanta in the Georgia Dome promises to be a shootout, and McGahee isn’t much of a receiver. 3. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals. OK, so I know you can’t really afford to sit Fitz, since you probably drafted him very early on. But there are reasons why I don’t think he’ll have a good day today. Let me make my case. What is New England’s philosophy on defense? They take away what the other team does best. And who is Arizona’s best weapon? Its ONLY weapon?

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Lowly Astros rise up to bite Phils The Associated Press

HOUSTON — Dallas Keuchel pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Saturday and avoided their 100th loss of the season. The Phillies were slowed in their surge for an NL playoff spot for the second time in three games by the worst team in the big leagues. Philadelphia entered the day three games behind St. Louis for the final wild-card spot. The Carindals played the Dodgers later Saturday. Kyle Kendrick Kendrick (9-11) struggled early and was done after just five innings, his shortest outing in more than a month. He gave up four runs on seven hits, including a tworun homer to Justin Maxwell. Braves 5, Nationals 4

ATLANTA — Pinch-runner Jeff Baker scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning when reliever Ryan Mattheus hit Andrelton Simmons’ uniform with a bases-loaded pitch that helped the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Saturday. Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman homered for the Braves, who have won the first two games in the series and nine of 13. Atlanta moved within 61⁄2 games of first-place Washington in the NL East. The Braves began the game with a sevengame lead over third-place Los Angeles in the NL wild-card race. Brewers 9, Mets 6

MILWAUKEE — Rickie Weeks hit a two-run homer during a five-run fourth inning to lift the Brewers to a win over the Mets. Trailing 4-1 in the fourth the

Brewers rallied for five runs to win for the 19th time in 25 games and stay in the hunt for a wild card. The Mets lost for the ninth time in 11 games. Weeks’ homer capped the inning and was his 20th of the season. He also had a double, scored two runs and drove in three. Reliever Brandon Kintzler (2-0) pitched a scoreless fifth to get credit for the victory. Giants 3, Diamondbacks 2

PHOENIX — Buster Posey had a two-run home run in the fifth to help the Giants beat the Diamondbacks. Barry Zito scattered six hits and one run over 6 2-3 innings for the Giants, who have won four straight and 22 of their past 32. Zito (12-8) walked one and struck out four. Sergio Romo pitched the final 1 1-3 for his 11th save. Marlins 6, Reds 4

MIAMI — Carlos Lee homered and drove in three runs and the Miami Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 on Saturday night. Mark Buehrle (13-12) allowed four runs on seven hits over 7 2-3 innings to improve to 4-1 in his last six starts. Jose Reyes had three hits and also drove in a run for Miami. Johnny Cueto (17-9) suffered his third straight loss and failed to last five innings for the second straight start. Cueto gave up six runs on nine hits in 4 1-3 innings, and hasn’t won since August 28 at Arizona. Ryan Ludwick homered for the Reds. Pirates 7, Cubs 6

CHICAGO — Andrew McCutchen homered and reached base four times, and the Pirates held off a late rally to snap a seven-game losing streak with a win over the Cubs.

AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP

White Sox maintain perch atop AL Central The Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Francisco Liriano took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Paul Konerko homered and drove in three runs Saturday, and the Chicago White Sox stayed on top of the AL Central with a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins. The White Sox entered the day with a one game lead over Detroit in the Central. Liriano (6-11) was tremendous against his former team, allowing only a two-out homer in the seventh to Trevor Plouffe. He walked two, hit a batter and struck out nine in seven innings. Samuel Deduno (6-4) struggled with his control from the start, throwing only 40 of his 86 pitches for strikes.

run with a two-out double in the ninth inning, Cody Ross hit a solo homer and the Red Sox won their second straight, beating the Blue Jays. After stranding runners at third base three times in the previous five innings, the Red Sox finally broke through in the ninth. Jarrod Saltalamacchia led off with a double against Steve Delabar (4-2), Ryan Lavarnway struck out and Saltalamacchia moved to third on Mike Aviles’ flyball. Ciriaco followed with a double to left. Royals 3, Angels 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ernesto Frieri needed just four pitches to ruin a spectacular start by Zack Greinke, giving up two home runs in Tigers 5, Indians 3 the ninth inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied to hand the CLEVELAND — Anibal playoff-contending Los AnSanchez took a no-hitter into geles Angels a stunning 3-2 the seventh inning and Deloss on Saturday night. troit beat the Indians despite Frieri (3-1) replaced losing a run on an appeal play. Greinke with one out in the Sanchez (3-5) struck out ninth after Alex Gordon sinseven over 62⁄3 innings as Degled. Billy Butler homered to troit stayed one game behind center on Frieri’s first pitch to the first place Chicago White Sox in the AL Central with its tie the score. Three pitches later, Salvador Perez homered fourth straight win. off the left-field pole for his Carlos Santana spoiled first career walkoff homer. Sanchez’s no-hit bid with a The Angels entered the day two-out triple in the seventh, 21⁄2 games back of Baltimore but Cleveland was officially eliminated from the playoffs and New York for the second after falling to 16-45 since the wild-card spot in the AL All-Star break. Starter Justin Greinke gave up just five Masterson (11-14) took the singles, walked two and loss. struck out three in 81⁄3 innings. He has allowed seven runs Red Sox 3, Blue Jays 2 and 24 hits in 37 innings for a TORONTO — Pedro Ciria- 1.70 ERA in his past five starts. co drove in the tiebreaking

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AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division L Pct GB WCGB 63 .566 — — 1 63 .563 ⁄2 — 67 .538 4 31⁄2 80 .452 161⁄2 16 79 .451 161⁄2 16 Central Division L Pct GB WCGB 66 .542 — — 67 .535 1 4 79 .455 121⁄2 151⁄2 86 .411 19 22 86 .411 19 22 West Division L Pct GB WCGB 58 .597 — — 61 .576 3 — 67 .541 8 3 76 .476 171⁄2 121⁄2 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division L Pct GB WCGB 56 .614 — — 63 .568 61⁄2 — 73 .500 161⁄2 31⁄2 79 .455 23 10 81 .445 241⁄2 111⁄2 Central Division L Pct GB WCGB 59 .596 — — 69 .524 101⁄2 — 71 .507 13 21⁄2 72 .503 131⁄2 3 88 .393 291⁄2 19 99 .322 40 291⁄2 West Division L Pct GB WCGB 62 .572 — — 70 .517 8 1 74 .490 12 5 76 .476 14 7 85 .406 24 17

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AMERICAN LEAGUE Friday's Games Detroit 4, Cleveland 0 Tampa Bay 6, N.Y. Yankees 4 Boston 8, Toronto 5 Texas 9, Seattle 3 Chicago White Sox 6, Minnesota 0 L.A. Angels 9, Kansas City 7 Oakland 3, Baltimore 2 Saturday's Games Boston 3, Toronto 2 Chicago White Sox 5, Minnesota 3 Detroit 5, Cleveland 3 N.Y. Yankees 5, Tampa Bay 3 Kansas City 3, L.A. Angels 2 Seattle at Texas, 8:05 p.m. Baltimore at Oakland, 9:05 p.m. Sunday's Games Tampa Bay (M.Moore 10-10) at N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 13-10), 1:05 p.m. Boston (Lester 9-11) at Toronto (Morrow 8-6), 1:07 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Peavy 10-11) at Minnesota (Diamond 11-7), 2:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Haren 10-11) at Kansas City (W.Smith 5-7), 2:10 p.m. Detroit (Porcello 9-12) at Cleveland (U.Jimenez 9-16), 3:05 p.m. Seattle (Beavan 9-9) at Texas (M.Harrison 16-9), 3:05 p.m. Baltimore (Hammel 8-6) at Oakland (Straily 2-0), 4:05 p.m. Monday's Games Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Baltimore at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Friday's Games

Chicago Cubs 7, Pittsburgh 4 Miami 4, Cincinnati 0 Atlanta 2, Washington 1 Philadelphia 12, Houston 6 N.Y. Mets 7, Milwaukee 3 San Francisco 6, Arizona 2 Colorado 7, San Diego 4 L.A. Dodgers 8, St. Louis 5 Saturday's Games Pittsburgh 7, Chicago Cubs 6 Atlanta 5, Washington 4 Houston 5, Philadelphia 0 Miami 6, Cincinnati 4 Milwaukee 9, N.Y. Mets 6 San Francisco 3, Arizona 2 Colorado at San Diego, 8:35 p.m. St. Louis at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. Sunday's Games Cincinnati (Latos 12-4) at Miami (Nolasco 12-12), 1:10 p.m. Philadelphia (Halladay 10-7) at Houston (Lyles 4-11), 2:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets (C.Young 4-7) at Milwaukee (W.Peralta 1-0), 2:10 p.m. Pittsburgh (Locke 0-1) at Chicago Cubs (Volstad 3-10), 2:20 p.m. Colorado (White 2-8) at San Diego (Werner 2-1), 4:05 p.m. San Francisco (Vogelsong 12-8) at Arizona (Corbin 5-7), 4:10 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 13-13) at L.A. Dodgers (Kershaw 12-9), 4:10 p.m. Washington (G.Gonzalez 19-7) at Atlanta (Minor 8-10), 8:05 p.m. Monday's Games Atlanta at Miami, 7:10 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Pittsburgh at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Colorado at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

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HBP—by Liriano (Morneau). WP—Deduno 2, Duensing. Umpires—Home, Adrian Johnson;First, Gary Cederstrom;Second, Lance Barksdale;Third, Jordan Baker. T—2:39. A—36,308 (39,500).

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Sabathia lost his third straight decision, Nova outpitched James Shields and gave New York’s rotation a nice boost. David Robertson worked a perfect eighth and Rafael Soriano got three outs for his 39th save in 42 attempts. With two on in the ninth, Soriano fanned pinch-hitter Elliot Johnson for the final out — assuring the Yankees (82-63) their 20th consecutive winning season. Nova (12-7) missed a little more than three weeks with inflammation in his right rotator cuff. Making his first start since Aug. 21, he was charged with two runs and four hits in six-plus innings. He struck out eight and

Red Sox 3, Blue Jays 2 Boston

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Royals 3, Angels 2 Los Angeles

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walked two, improving to 5-1 in eight career starts against Tampa Bay with his second win overall since the All-Star break. The 25-year-old right-hander was lifted after Jeff Keppinger’s leadoff single on his 85th pitch in the seventh. He pointed to the crowd, tapped his chest and doffed his cap as he walked off the field to a grateful ovation from the crowd of 46,856. Joba Chamberlain gave up a two-run single to pinch-hitter Luke Scott before striking out Desmond Jennings to preserve a 4-3 lead. Jennings whiffed three times in the leadoff spot. Rodriguez added an RBI single in the eighth off Jake McGee after center fielder B.J. Upton misplayed Robinson Cano’s deep liner into a double. Before that, McGee had retired 22 consecutive batters, 13 on strikeouts.

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Marlins 6, Reds 4 Cincinnati

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Raul Ibanez drew a leadoff walk in the second and Granderson sent his 39th homer into the lower seats in right field. Prior to that swing, Granderson was 6 for 56 (.107) against Shields. Nunez, who made a key error at shortstop late in Friday night’s 6-4 loss to the Rays, followed with a long drive to left for his first major league homer since Sept. 21 last season — also off Shields. That made Nunez 7 for 14 with two home runs against the right-hander. Coming off a two-hit shutout Sunday against Texas, Shields (14-9) allowed four runs and six hits in 6 1-3 innings. “Big Game James” has been anything but that at Yankee Stadium, where he is 0-6 in his last seven starts. The right-hander was 6-1 with a 2.22 ERA in his previous seven decisions. Nova’s fine outing marked the

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M A J O R L E A G U E L E A D E R S NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING—MeCabrera, San Francisco, .346;AMcCutchen, Pittsburgh, .341;Posey, San Francisco, .329;YMolina, St. Louis, .322;DWright, New York, .315;CGonzalez, Colorado, .310;Fowler, Colorado, .310;Braun, Milwaukee, .310. RUNS—AMcCutchen, Pittsburgh, 99;Braun, Milwaukee, 93;CGonzalez, Colorado, 89;Bourn, Atlanta, 88;Holliday, St. Louis, 88;Rollins, Philadelphia, 88;JUpton, Arizona, 88. RBI—Headley, San Diego, 102;Braun, Milwaukee, 100;ASoriano, Chicago, 99;Bruce, Cincinnati, 96;Holliday, St. Louis, 96;LaRoche, Washington, 94;Pence, San Francisco, 93. HOME RUNS—Braun, Milwaukee, 38;Stanton, Miami, 34;Bruce, Cincinnati, 33;LaRoche, Washington, 30;Beltran, St. Louis, 29;Kubel, Arizona, 29;ASoriano, Chicago, 29. STOLEN BASES—Bourn, Atlanta, 39;Pierre, Philadelphia, 35;Reyes, Miami, 35;Victorino, Los Angeles, 33;CGomez, Milwaukee, 32;EvCabrera, San Diego, 31;Altuve, Houston, 30;Bonifacio, Miami, 30;DGordon, Los Angeles, 30. PITCHING—GGonzalez, Washington, 19-7;Dickey, New York, 18-5;Cueto, Cincinnati, 17-9;Hamels, Philadelphia, 15-6;Strasburg, Washington, 15-6;AJBurnett, Pittsburgh, 15-7;Lynn, St. Louis, 15-7;Gallardo, Milwaukee, 15-8;Miley, Arizona, 15-9. STRIKEOUTS—Kershaw, Los Angeles, 206;Dickey, New York, 197;Strasburg, Washington, 197;Hamels, Philadelphia, 192;GGonzalez, Washington, 191;Gallardo, Milwaukee, 188;Samardzija, Chicago, 180. SAVES—Kimbrel, Atlanta, 36;Hanrahan, Pittsburgh, 35;AChapman, Cincinnati, 35;Papelbon, Philadelphia, 34;Motte, St. Louis, 34;Clippard, Washington, 31;Putz, Arizona, 29;RBetancourt, Colorado, 29.

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING—Trout, Los Angeles, .331; MiCabrera, Detroit, .328; Jeter, New York, .323; Mauer, Minnesota, .319; Beltre, Texas, .319; DavMurphy, Texas, .315; Butler, Kansas City, .310. RUNS—Trout, Los Angeles, 116; Hamilton, Texas, 97; Kinsler, Texas, 95; MiCabrera, Detroit, 93; Jeter, New York, 92; AJackson, Detroit, 91; Granderson, New York, 90. RBI—Hamilton, Texas, 123; MiCabrera, Detroit, 120; Willingham, Minnesota, 105; Encarnacion, Toronto, 102; Fielder, Detroit, 98; Pujols, Los Angeles, 96; Butler, Kansas City, 95. HOME RUNS—Hamilton, Texas, 42; Encarnacion, Toronto, 40; Granderson, New York, 39; ADunn, Chicago, 38; MiCabrera, Detroit, 37; Willingham, Minnesota, 34; Beltre, Texas, 32. STOLEN BASES—Trout, Los Angeles, 45; RDavis, Toronto, 43; Revere, Minnesota, 36; Crisp, Oakland, 34; BUpton, Tampa Bay, 30; AEscobar, Kansas City, 29; DeJennings, Tampa Bay, 27; Kipnis, Cleveland, 27. PITCHING—Price, Tampa Bay, 18-5; Weaver, Los Angeles, 17-4; Sale, Chicago, 17-6; Scherzer, Detroit, 16-6; MHarrison, Texas, 16-9; Darvish, Texas, 15-9; PHughes, New York, 15-12. STRIKEOUTS—Scherzer, Detroit, 220; Verlander, Detroit, 218; Darvish, Texas, 205; FHernandez, Seattle, 199; Shields, Tampa Bay, 193; Price, Tampa Bay, 181; Sale, Chicago, 173. SAVES—Rodney, Tampa Bay, 43; JiJohnson, Baltimore, 42; RSoriano, New York, 39; CPerez, Cleveland, 36; Nathan, Texas, 33; Valverde, Detroit, 31; Reed, Chicago, 26; Wilhelmsen, Seattle, 26.

latest of what the Yankees hope will be several late-season reinforcements. Rodriguez came back Sept. 3 from a broken hand and Andy Pettitte is set to pitch Tuesday against Toronto in his return from a broken ankle that’s sidelined him since June 28. First baseman Mark Teixeira is still trying to recover from a calf injury, but he’s still sore and there’s no timetable for him to get back in the batting cage, manager Joe Girardi said Saturday. Jeter saw 20 pitches in a span of two at-bats. He flied out on Shields’ 11th delivery to him in the third before bouncing an RBI single up the middle on the ninth pitch in the fifth to extend his hitting streak to 11 games. That scored Ichiro Suzuki, who singled with two outs and stole second.

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Widener (3-0) led 26-0 after the first quarter, and 46-0 at halftime after scoring on its first five possessions and seven of eight in the opening 30 minutes. “No. 1, it’s a MAC opponent. It doesn’t matter if they are new to the league or been there for 10 years, as long as they play every team in this league, we have to win them,” Widener head coach Isaac Collins said. “Our second goal is to have a winning record on the road. Today was an opportunity to continue forward on those goals. I’m proud that our kids played hard early, and keep the intensity throughout.” For Mark Ross, it wasn’t the most ideal opponent for the home opener. Widener, an experienced squad, has dominated the competition with an explosive, up-tempo offense. Misericordia, a roster loaded with freshmen and sporting only three seniors, has struggled to move the football – let alone score points – having been outscored 184-7 in three games. That don’t mean Ross will settle for anything less, admitting he doesn’t set small goals entering each game. “We want to win every game when we step on the field,” he said. “I’m not going to resign myself to thinking we can’t win on the field. I’m not doing any justice to these guys if I do that. We haven’t performed well enough to come away with a victory yet. I coach one way, and played one way my whole life. And that’s to win. That’s why we keep score.” In the beginning, though, it might be about small goals. The Cougars (0-3) moved the ball at times against the Pride, with the best chance coming early in the third quarter, after taking five minutes off the clock on a 12-play drive.

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a three-and-out. It was the same scenario on the team’s third offensive stanza as the Lions lined up to punt on fourth-and-12. But Albright quarterback T.J. Luddy, who is also the team’s punter, found receiver Scott Pillar for a 32-yard gain down to the Wilkes 25. Four plays later, the Lions capped the drive with a touchdown pass from Luddy to Pillar for a 7-0 lead on the first play of the second quarter. “That gave them a tremendous amount of momentum. Our defense was playing extremely well at that point,” Wilkes coach Frank Sheptock said. “We were prepared for fakes and things of that nature, but when you’re out there as the gunner you don’t know if they’re kicking or passing the ball. When they use the starting quarterback as the punter and the two starting wide receivers as the gunners, it creates some matchup issues.” The Colonels weren’t the same after that fake. They had trouble moving the ball the rest of the half and quarterback Tyler Bernsten was intercepted twice by Drew Peterson in the second quarter. Meanwhile, Albright was driving for another score after the first interception to take a 13-0 advantage at the 12:32 mark. Albright netted a touchdown to begin the second half to open a 20-0 lead.

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teams away.” The young Comets, though, know how to hang on. Last Friday, they stopped North Pocono on a two-point try with 1:04 left for a 21-20 victory. On Saturday, it came down to making another stop in order to prevent a possible overtime. Pittston Area (0-3) got a final chance when it gained possession with 2:17 remaining at the Crestwood 15 after a 12-yard punt. Three plays later, quarterback Kyle Gattuso, in for injured James Emmett, rifled a pass to Richard Weinstock for a 17-yard touchdown, moving the Patriots within 14-12. It was Gattuso’s first pass of

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The Misericordia football team takes to the field for the first home game at Mangelsdorf Field on Saturday afternoon against Widener. The Pride won 67-0.

Down to the Widener 14, quarterback Jeffrey Puckett rolled out, overthrew his receiver and was intercepted by Nicholas White. “I’m very pleased with the defense,” Collins said. “I would have liked to see a few more turnovers, but as a football coach, you can’t ask for anything more. They pitched a shutout, and played hard. They ran to the football. When they were able to establish some things offensively, we were able to change up and get them off the field.” Misericordia was held to just 170 yards of offense, while Widener amassed almost 700 yards. “We kind of blew the protection, which didn’t give us the chance,” Ross said of the red zone interception. “That’s the type of stuff that we have to eliminate, and we are not doing that. In some ways, we did some better things. We did put together some drives, but we have to finish them off. We keep finding a way to make a cruLuddy and fellow quarterback Adam Galczynski kept finding preseason All-American wide receiver Pillar for completions. Pillar finished with 14 receptions for 156 yards and two touchdowns. It’s the second straight time Pillar burned the Colonels defense. Last year, he hauled in more than 200 yards receiving. “It’s a tough matchup,” Sheptock said about the receiver, who led the MAC in receiving in 2011. “Obviously, we’re still fairly young in the secondary. I think Scott’s a great player and played extremely well today.” But Wilkes wasn’t going to go away quietly. Two years ago playing at Schmidt Stadium, Bernsten led his team to a come-from-behind win against the Lions. Now a junior, he started a similar comeback in the fourth quarter to give the team hope. He capped a 12play, 97-yard drive with a 3-yard scoring strike to Drew Devitt to cut the lead to 20-7 with 9:49 on the clock. On Wilkes’ next possession, Bernsten led the Colonels 79 yards on 10 plays, resulting in a 2yard run by the QB to trim the lead to 20-13 with 5:51 left. But the next time Albright had the ball, it sustained a 5-minute drive, grabbing a late score to end the game. “Throughout the course of the week I thought about (the 2010 comeback) but not so much when it was going on,” Sheptock added. “I thought we put ourselves in a real difficult hole and I was proud of the way we battled back.” Sheptock remains with 99 career wins. He will get another the game and Weinstock’s first touchdown of his career. The good feeling didn’t last long. Gattuso rolled right on the twopoint attempt, but Crestwood’s defense forced him to bow deeper than intended. That took away the run option and he had to fling a desperation pass that landed incomplete outside the right corner of the end zone. The onside kick attempt sailed into the Pittston Area bench, allowing Crestwood to run out the clock. “What can you say to the kids in a situation like that?” Pittston Area coach Mike Barrett said. “I said to them ‘Promise me you’re with me. Give me the word you’re with me. We’ll learn from this and we’ll move on.’ Hopefully, they will. They’re a great bunch of kids and they’re not going to stop fighting.”

cial mistake to end them. That’s got to stop. Widener is a really good football team, probably the best we’ve seen yet, so it’s tough to say where we are at. The thing that stuck out to me was the physicality, and that’s something we can address.” Haupt threw two scores in the third quarter, boosting the lead to 60-0 after three, and Tevin Campbell’s 14-yard TD scamper set the score at 67-0. “We want to win the MAC and get into the dance. That’s the next step for us,” Collins said. “We have to find a way next week to beat Wilkes. That’s got to be our focus and approach. It’s one game at a time. If we are 1-0 after next weekend, then we accomplished our mission and got it done.” Widener 67, Misericordia 0 Widener............................. 26 20 14 7 — 67 Misericordia...................... 0 0 0 0 — 0 First Quarter W – Anthony Davis 25 pass from Chris Haupt (James McFadden kick), 13:19 W – Terrant Morrison 62 punt return (pass failed), 9:56

W – Couve LaFate 1 run (McFadden kick), 5:05 W – Robert Getz 1 run (kick blocked), 0:46 Second Quarter W – Davis 61 pass from Haupt (kick failed), 14:22 W – Getz 2 run (McFadden kick), 6:20 W – Jermaine Quattlebaum 14 pass from Haupt (McFadden Kick), 3:20 Third Quarter W -- Davis 37 pass from Haupt (McFadden kick) W – LaFate 9 pass from Haupt (McFadden kick), 2:56 Fourth Quarter W – Tevin Campbell 14 run (McFadden kick), 13:02 Team Statistics Widener Misericordia First downs ................ 32 9 Rushes-yards............ 38-226 38-101 Passing ...................... 442 69 Total Yards ................ 668 170 Comp-Att-Int.............. 28-45-1 8-23-2 Sacks-Yards Lost..... 1-6 0-0 Punts-Avg. ................. 1-30 12-31.2 Fumbles-Lost ............ 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards ........ 7-79 6-30 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – WID, Tevin Campbell 8-84, Dane Pergolese 5-57, Terrant Morrison, 7-34, Jermaine Quattlebaum 2-26, Couve LaFate 5-16, Chris Haupt 2-11, Robert Getz 4-10, Leroy Wesley 2-10, Team 3-(-22); MIS, Cody Lamoreaux 16-56, Jeffry Puckett 10-34, Benny Delgado 6-5, Michael Pheasant 1-3, Robin Custodio 4-3, Frank Santarsiero 1-0 PASSING – WID, Haupt 27-41-0, 432 yards; Campbell 1-4-1, 10 yards. MIS, Puckett 8-22-2, 69 yards, Chris Washo 0-1-0, 0 yards RECEIVING – WID, Anthony Davis 7-165, LaFate 3-61, Dom DePasquale 3-40, Alec Wrieth 325, Quattlebaum 2-41, Connor Schlegel 2-31, Matthew Locotos 2-27, Pergolese 2-18, Morrisoin 1-14, Matthew Borland 1-10, Steve Marrero 1-6, Philip Ragona; MIS, Paul Brace 3-43, Dean Lucchesi 213, Lamoreaux 1-5, Shannon Johnson 1-4, Kurt Kowalski 1-4 INTERCEPTIONS – WID, Jamal Dorsey, Nicholas White; MIS, Ben Camacho MISSED FGS -- None

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Wilkes wide receiver Jonathon Conklin, right, is brought down after making a catch by Albright safety Matthew Hnatiuk in Edwardsville on Saturday afternoon.

crack at 100 next week at Widener. Albright 27, Wilkes 13 Albright ................................ 0 13 7 7 — 27 Wilkes .................................. 0 0 0 13 — 13 Second Quarter ALB – Scott Pillar 16 pass from T.J. Luddy (Jordan Loiodice kick) 14:54 ALB – Pillar 3 pass from Adam Galczynski (kick failed) 12:32 Third Quarter ALB – Caleb Shiiko 36 pass from Luddy (Dan Sobolewski kick) 8:30 Fourth Quarter WILKES – Drew Devitt 3 pass from Tyler Bernsten (Jordan Fredo kick) 9:49 WILKES – Bernsten 2 run (kick failed) 5:51 ALB – Ty Hughes 1 run (Sobolewski kick) :44 Team Statistics Albright Wilkes First downs .......................... 21 24 Rushes-yards ...................... 36-91 41-201 Passing................................. 319 160 Total Yards .......................... 410 361 Comp-Att-Int ........................ 25-38-1 18-30-2

The prior 47 minutes consisted of a couple big plays, 21 penalties, squandered opportunities and six interceptions as neither team could seize control. Crestwood was able to hit on two big plays – a 25-yard TD reception by Rich Golden in the first quarter and a 52-yard run by fullback Frank Aigeldinger with 1:13 left in the third that proved to be the game-winner. In between, Joe Starinsky hauled in a 19-yard touchdown pass, but the extra point clanged off the left upright as the Comets maintained a 7-6 lead. The Patriots also had two drives wilt in the red zone – one late in the third and another midway through the fourth. The latter hurt the most as they had three cracks at the end zone from the Comet 4, yet gained just 2 yards.

Sacks-Yards Lost ............... 2-9 4-25 Punts-Avg. ........................... 4-45.2 4-37.8 Fumbles-Lost ...................... 1-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards .................. 6-65 8-57 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – ALBRIGHT, Ty Hughes 13-40, Marty Reinhardt 8-35, Zach Groff 8-20, Adam Galczynski 1-9, T.J. Luddy 6-(minus-13). WILKES, Tyler Bernsten 15-76, Auxence Wogou 16-70, Alex George 7-31, Andrew Regan 2-23, Calvin Garvin 1-3, Patrick Inguilli 1-(minus-2). PASSING – ALBRIGHT, Luddy 21-31-1-288, Galczynski 4-7-0-31. WILKES, Bernsten 15-26-2166, George 3-4-0-(minus-6). RECEIVING – ALBRIGHT, Scott Pillas 14-156, Daniel McNair 4-70, Caleb Shilko 3-61, Eric Wade 2-20, Marty Reinhardt 1-8, G. Eldridge 1-4. WILKES, Payton Bachman 5-38, Andrew Regan 530, Auxence Wogou 3-31, Drew Devitt 3-28, J. Conklin 1-24, Tim Bousson 1-9. INTERCEPTIONS – ALBRIGHT, Drew Peterson 2; WILKES, Tate Moore-Jacobs MISSED FIELD GOALS – ALBRIGHT, Loiodice (35, WR); WILKES, Fredo (24, blk)

Crestwood 14, Pittston Area 12 Crestwood ............................... 7 0 7 0 — 14 Pittston Area ........................... 0 0 6 6 — 12 First Quarter CRE – Rich Golden 25 pass from Jay Popson (Evan Callghan kick), 5:58 Third Quarter PA – Joe Starinsky 19 pass from James Emmett (kick failed), 6:50 CRE – Frank Aigeldinger 52 run (Callaghan kick), 1:13 Fourth Quarter PA – Richard Weinstock 17 pass from Kyle Gattuso (pass failed), 1:07 Team Statistics Crestwood Pitt Area First downs .................. 7 11 Rushes-yards.............. 34-139 35-100 Passing ........................ 31 115 Total Yards .................. 170 215 Comp-Att-Int................ 2-11-3 8-17-3 Sacked-Yards Lost..... 0-0 1-3 Punts-Avg. ................... 3-75 2-28.5 Fumbles-Lost .............. 3-1 2-0 Penalties-Yards .......... 10-65 11-106 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – Crestwood, Popson 8-17, Callaghan 13-41, Brandon Cole 4-16, Aigeldinger 5-68, Kota Kishel 1-(minus-1), team 3-(minus-2). PA, Justin Wilk 14-37, Gattuso 9-30, Marc Romanczuk 10-42, Emmett 1-4, team 1-(minus-15). PASSING – Crestwood, Popson 2-11-3-31. PA, Emmett 7-15-3-98, Gattuso 1-1-0-17. RECEIVING – Crestwood, Golden 1-25, Kishel 1-6. PA, Gattuso 1-4, Joe Starinsky 6-94, Weinstock 1-17. INTS – Crestwood, Cole, Andrew Chang, Popson. PA, Steve Starinsky, Sam Falcone, Hassan Maxwell. MISSED FGS – none.

Politz, Northwest rout Holy Cross Rangers running back rushes for 196 yards and defense limits Crusaders to 48 total. By JOHN MEDEIROS jmedeiros@timesleader.com

DUNMORE – Tony Politz ran for 169 yards and a touchdown in the first half, and the Northwest defense allowed just 7 yards in the second half of a 41-0 thumping of Holy Cross in high school football Saturday at St. Anthony’s Playground. “We didn’t play very well last week defensively,” said Northwest coach Carl Majer, reflecting back to his team’s 16-14 loss to Susquehanna. “We worked to make adjustments this week, the kids did what they were taught, and we were better.” The Rangers (2-1) were dominant defensively, allowing only one first down in the final three quarters – and three overall. The Crusaders (0-3) were limited to 48 yards of offense and turned the ball over four times, despite shuffling looks by playing two quarterbacks – similar to the game plan employed by Northwest. “We’re just out there doing what we do in practice,” Northwest’s Denver McCourt said. “It definitely helps us out seeing two different quarterbacks in practice. We’re able to adjust because we’re used to it.” One of the turnovers – a fumble recovery by McCourt – was turned into points as the junior went 10 yards for a third-quarter touchdown. “I’ve never scored a touchdown before … ever,” McCourt said his score. “I saw the ball (knocked free from the ball carrier by Allen Gulbierz) on the ground and I couldn’t pass up that opportunity. “It definitely felt like it was 100 yards and not just a 10-yard run.”

Northwest had nine tackles for loss, including three from Dakota Bowman and two by Cody Hart (who also recovered a fumble forced by Matt Zawatski). Taylor Kishbaugh had the Rangers’ lone sack and another stop behind the line of scrimmage. Tyler Pegarella had an impressive diving interception in third quarter for Northwest. And Tyler Harrison covered a fumbled snap by Holy Cross. Politz scored on runs of 1 and 12 yards while gaining 196 in the game on 20 carries. He had four rushes of at least 20 yards, capped by a 43-yarder late in the first quarter, and three more of at least 10 yards to maintain the yardage lead in the conference. Zawatski and Eric Gurzynski added touchdowns on the ground for Northwest. “Adam Schechterly really helped us out in the backfield,” Majer said. “And so did Dakota Bowman, a first-year player who’s been playing a phenomenal defensive end for us. He ran the ball for us, too.”

Northwest 41, Holy Cross 0 Northwest................................. 7 13 14 7 — 41 Holy Cross ............................... 0 0 0 0 — 0 First Quarter NW – Tony Politz 1 run (Tyler Pegarella kick), :28 Second Quarter NW – Matt Zawatski 1 run (Pegarella kick), 6:36 NW – Nick Long 20 pass from Marcus Welliver (kick failed), 1:22 Third Quarter NW – Politz 12 run (Pegarella kick), 7:45 NW – Denver McCourt 10 fumble recovery (Pegarella kick), 2:17 Fourth Quarter NW – Eric Gurzynski 35 run (Pegarella kick), 8:43 Team Statistics Northwest Holy Cross First downs.................... 16 3 Rushes-yards ............... 44-314 30-26 Passing .......................... 72 22 Total Yards.................... 386 48 Comp-Att-Int ................. 7-19-1 4-10-1 Sacks-Yards Lost ........ 0-0 1-9 Punts-Avg. ..................... 1-55.0 7-31.0 Fumbles-Lost................ 2-1 6-3 Penalties-Yards............ 4-45 7-37 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING – NW, Politz 20-196, Gurzynski 7-53, Adam Schechterly 6-26, Welliver 3-16, Dakota Bowman 3-14, Logan Womelsdorf 1-5, Matt Zawatski 3-4, Allen Gulbierz 1-0; HC, Shawn Iezzi 2-13, Cody Petcavage 14-11, Nico Valvano 1-1, John Heyan 13-1. PASSING – NW, Womelsdorf 5-11-0-43, Welliver 2-8-1-29; HC, Heyan 3-7-1-17, Eric Gatto 1-3-0-5. RECEIVING – NW, Long 4-50, Tyler Meinginer 216, Scechterly 1-6; HC, Andrew Mies 2-13, Heyan 1-5, Thomas Ware 1-4. INTERCEPTIONS – NW, Pegarella 1-0; HC, Mies 1-4.

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Millionaires blasted by Comets’ big plays Kickoff return starts wave of 42 unanswered points by Abington Heights in victory.

for 103 yards on 17 carries to lead the Millionaires (0-3). Abington Heights’ tailback Quinn Karam, who rushed for 83 yards on 10 carries, scored on a 3yard run with 4:41 left in the first By ROBERT TOMKAVAGE quarter to stretch the Comets’ For The Times Leader lead to 14-0. J.C. Show closed the first half CLARKS SUMMIT – Nathan Hollander is making a habit of with a 1-yard touchdown run. Abington Heights 42, Williamsport 7 creating big plays on special Williamsport.......................... 0 0 0 7 — 7 Abington Heights................. 21 21 0 0 — 42 teams. First Quarter AH – Nathan Hollander 88 kickoff return (Patrick The Abington Heights’ junior kick), 11:46 returned the opening kickoff of AH – Quinn Karam 3 run (Patrick kick), 4:41 AH – JC Show 32 pass from Dante Pasqualthe game 87 yards for a touch- ichio (Patrick kick), 3:41 Second Quarter down, after registering a 93-yard AH – Sean Rock 17 run (Patrick kick), 11:53 – Simon Williams 13 pass from Pasqualkickoff return touchdown last ichio,AH5:24 AH - Show 1 run (Patrick kick), 0:00 week against Dallas. Fourth Quarter W – Tyler Gardner 12 pass from Christian Hollander’s touchdown was Diggs (Austin Robinson kick), 4:49 just the start of the Comets’ on- Team Statistics W AH First downs ................................ 12 19 slaught of Williamsport in a non- Rushes-yards............................ 29-111 40-276 conference football game Satur- Passing ...................................... 81 129 Total Yards ................................ 192 405 day afternoon. Comp-Att-Int.............................. 8-12-0 8-10-0 Punts-Avg. ................................. 6-30 1-27 Abington Heights’ quarter............................ 5-3 2-2 back Dante Pasqualichio threw Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards ........................ 3-33 8-43 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS for over 100 yards and two scores, RUSHING – WIL, Devin Miller 17-109, Caleb and three different players scored Belle 4-17; Terrell Pittinger 2-10, Lukens 2-(minus-2); Diggs 4-(minus-23). AH, Karam 10-84, rushing touchdowns in a 42-7 Alosha Fox 8-44, Ryan Judge 4-34, Rock 3-29, Kyle Walsh 2-28, Jerry Langan 4-27, Ed Goff 1-13, Show over Williamsport win at The Pit. 2-10, Joe Marciano 1-6, Perry Williams 2-5, Pat 1-4, Pat Gilhooley 1-(minus-8), Matt Williamsport backup quarter- Dougherty Hayner 1-0, team 0-0. PASSING WIL, Diggs 4-4-0-69, Owen Lukens back Christian Diggs connected 4-8-0-12. AH, –Pasqualichio 5-6-0-122, Show 2-3-019; Tim Graham 1-1-0-(-12). with tight end Tyler Gardner for a RECEIVING – WIL, Belle 2-6, Gardner 2-16, 12-yard touchdown, ending the Derrick Bradford 2-28, Sadiq Burkholder 1-2; Brice Harris 1-29. AH, Show 2-77, Conor Dickinson 2-23, Comets shutout with 4:49 left in S.Williams 2-36, Joe Carroll 1-5, Graham 1-(minus-12). the game. Devin Miller rushed

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Terrific turnaround for Trojans Nanticoke runs its unbeaten streak to 4 a year removed from a winless campaign.

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Tunkhannock 3, Hazleton Area 0 Dean Mirabelli scored two goals and Aidan Cronin had two assists in the Tunkhannock shutout. Caleb Ancharski recorded 16 saves in goal for Hazleton Area.

By DAVE ROSENGRANT drosengrant@timesleader.com

WYOMING – Last year, Nanticoke’s boys soccer team was the laughing stock of the Wyoming Valley Conference finishing 0-16 and being outscored by nearly 100 goals. What a difference a year makes. This year, the Trojans are completely different, playing stellar defense and becoming a contender in Division III. The team’s improvements were evident Saturday morning in a 4-0 win over up-and-coming Wyoming Area for its fourth straight win to improve to 4-1 on the season. “It’s a combination of a lot of things … and they’re tired of losing,” said Nanticoke coach Mark Matusek, who led his team to a division title in 2008 with 13 wins, but won a total of just seven matches the next three seasons. Some of the big reasons for the Trojans turnaround this season were on display against the Warriors (2-5). Freshman Eddie Lukowski, who is becoming a top player in the division, scored twice just four minutes apart in the first half for a quick 2-0 lead 13 minutes into the game. Lukowski’s father, Ed, who is Nanticoke’s all-time leading scorer, joined Matusek’s coaching staff since girls soccer moved to the fall. Former assistant Ryan Amos is the girls coach. Then there’s the defense, which netted its second shutout of the season and only allowed more than two goals in a match once so far.

Hazleton area............................................. 0 0 — 0 Tunkhannock.............................................. 2 1 — 3 First half: 1. TUNK Dean Mirabelli (Aidan Cronin), 1:00; 2. Mirabelli (Pat Casey), 18:00 Second half: 3. TUNK Colton Brown (Cronin), 74:00 Shots: HAZ 8, TUNK 21; Saves: HAZ 16 (Caleb Ancharski), TUNK 7 (Zac Daniels); Corners: HAZ 2, TUNK 6

Wyoming Seminary 1, Wyoming Valley West 0 Henry Cornell got a goal from an assist by Andriy Molchanov in the Wyoming Seminary victory.

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Wyoming Area’s Mike Murphy and Nanticoke’s Andrew Blank vie for the ball during their game Saturday morning in Wyoming. Nanticoke won 4-0.

Freshman keeper Carmelo Pioquinto has been a bright spot all season and made 11 saves against the Warriors. Senior defender Andrew Blank has been marking opponents’ key players all season and doing a stellar job, while fellow senior defender Adam Lutz has been a key defender. Senior forward Tyler Robaczewski, who missed last season due to health reasons, has also been helping the team on both sides of the ball and junior forward Mike Mihneski added a goal in the first half against Wyoming Area for a 3-0 lead. He found the back of the net again four minutes into the second half to cap the scoring. “The freshmen players have come in contributing right off the bat and the older players

Wyoming Valley West .............................. 0 0 — 0 Wyoming Seminary................................... 1 0 — 1 First half: 1. SEM Henry Cornell (Andriy Molchanov), 7:27 Second half: No scoring Shots: WVW 3, SEM 7; Saves: WVW 6 (Zavada), SEM 3 (Riku Kaizaki); Corners: WVW 6, SEM 3.

Coughlin 3, Holy Redeemer 0 Travis Keil and Pat Malone both had a goal and an assist in have worked to get better,” Mathe Coughlin victory. tusek said. “There isn’t one playIan McGreane recorded 12 er on this team that doesn’t want saves in net for Holy Redeemer. to learn and get better.” Coughlin...................................................... 1 2 — 3 Holy Redeemer.......................................... 0 0 — 0 The Warriors meanwhile are First half: 1. COU, Travis Keil (Pat Malone), 39:10; Second half: 2. COU, Malone, 33:59; 3. COU, in a similar situation as the Tro- Justin Okun (Keil), 24:23 Shots: COU 19, HR 5; Saves: COU 3 (Josh jans, with many players returnFeatherman), HR 12 (Ian McGreane); Corners: ing from last year’s squad that COU 11, HR 2. finished 6-10. After an off first half, they got their game work- Dallas 10, Pittston Area 0 ing in the second half, outshootDanny Saba recorded four ing Nanticoke during the contest goals in the Dallas shutout. 15-12 but it was a little too late. Zack McKitish had 19 saves in Wyoming Area’s aggressive de- net for Pittston Area. Dallas ........................................................ 6 4 — 10 fense was stingy, but Lukowski Pittston Area ............................................ 0 0 — 0 First 1. DAL, Brandon Scharff (Blake Pertl), managed to work a pair of run- 8:45; half: 2. DAL, Danny Saba (Nate Wood), 13:00; 3. DAL, Scharff (Wood), 18:50; 4. DAL, Saba (John throughs to exploit the unit. Nanticoke 4, Wyoming Area 0 Nanticoke .................................................... 3 1 — 4 Wyoming Area ........................................... 0 0 — 0 First half: 1. NAN, Eddie Lukowski 31:55; 2. NAN, Lukowski 27:54; 3. NAN, Mike Mihneski Second half: 1. NAN, Mihneski 35:54 Shots: NAN 12, WA 15; Saves: NAN 11 (Carmelo Pioquinto), WA 2 (Aaron Carter); Corners:

Murray), 31:36; 5. DAL, AJ Nardone (Scharff), 34:30; 6. DAL, Zach Goodwin (Nardone), 37:00 Second half: 7. DAL, Saba (Murray), 2:30; 8. DAL, Saba (Nardone), 7:25; 9. DAL, Eric Pinkofski (Brian Goyne), 27:00; 10. DAL, Blake Williams (Eric Yurko), 37:30 Shots: DAL 39, PIT 1; Saves: DAL 1 (Casey Barrett), PIT 19 (Zack McKitish); Corners: DAL 4, PIT 1.

Top Teams 1. Pittston Area 74; 2. Pleasant Valley 108; 3. North Pocono 120; 4. Wyoming Valley West 123; 5. Holy Cross 133; 6. Scranton Prep 156; 7. Dallas 215; 8. Sullivan West 220; 9. Mid Valley 236; 9. Susquehanna 236 Local Teams Pittston Area 2. Catherine Lombardo 19:37; 3. Tara Johnson 19:46; 13. Emily Seaman 21:36; 22. Abby Sheerer 21:56; 34. Kaitlynn Kuchta 22:58; 40. Olivia Lanza 23:17; 50. Kristen Lombardo 23:47 Wyoming Valley West 1. Alexandra Plant 19:29; 12. Julia Mericle 21:28; 27. Amy Paddock 22:26; 36. Onyoo Park,

22:59; 47. Elizabeth Wood 23:29; 54. Sophie Rittenhouse 24:07; 60. Lydia Ellsworth 24:38 Dallas 21. Katie Gross 21:51; 31. Megan Ostrum 22:50; 42. Allison Amos 23:18; 55. Madison Gilhooley 24:17; 66. Christina Valenti 25:14; 74. Krista Vivian 25:56; 84. Kaylin Augustine 27:17 Wyoming Seminary 30. Alannah Trombetta 22:48; 73. Drishti Maniar 25:54; 81. Katherine Maximov 26:34; 85. Kat Rogers 27:53; 92. Ava Alexander 29:55; 93. Emily Gabriel 31:41 Other Top Finishers 4. Kait Lewis, North Pocono, 20:09; 5. Ivy Christensen, Susquehanna Comm., 21:03; 6. Samantha Young, Pleasant Valley, 21:06; 7. Nicole Kobylanski, Mid Valley, 21:17; 8. Erin Feeney, Scranton Prep, 21:21; 9. Mackenzie Greenfield, Holy Cross, 21:22; 10. Tess Kearns, Holy Cross, 21:24

Top Teams 1. North Pocono 96; 2. Wyoming Valley West 98; 3. Pleasant Valley 142; 4. Valley View 160; 5. Holy Cross 160; 6. Blue Ridge 227; 7. Dunmore

PLYMOUTH -- Wyoming Valley West split four matches at the Spartan Splash tournament Friday and Saturday. Victories came against Upper Perkiomen (12-1) and Upper Merion (8-4), while Pennridge (14-10) and Governor Mifflin (17-2) downed the Spartans. Cory Himlin paced Valley West with nine goals in the tournament, including four against Upper Perkiomen. Rob Jacobs and Michael Yeninas added five goals each, with both scring three times in the win over Upper Perkiomen. Brent Wilbur had a hat trick in the victory over Upper Merion. Wyoming Valley West 12, Upper Perkiomen 1 Wyoming Valley West ......................... 3 1 6 2 — 12 Upper Perkiomen................................. 0 1 0 0 — WVW Scores: Cory Himlin 4, Rob Jacobs 3, Michael Yeninas 3, Jordan Palkovic 1, Andrew Greenwald 1

Wyoming Valley West 8, Upper Merion 4

WVW Scores: Cory Himlin 4, Matt Jones 2, Andrew Greenwald 1, Michael Yeninas 1, Shawn McQueen 1

Governor Mifflin 17, Wyoming Valley West 2 WVW Scores: Rob Jacobs 1, Michael Yeninas 1

Girls water polo

Boys

Dominic Hockenbury placed second overall in 16:45 and Kieran Sutton (16:53) took third overall for Lake-Lehman. The Black Knights placed 10th as a team with 282 points. Will Butkiewicz placed first for Wyoming Valley West and 10th overall, finishing in 17:39. The Spartans were edged by two points by North Pocono, 96-98, for the boys championship. Wyoming Valley West’s Bennett Williams was 16th overall, finishing in 18:08.

The Times Leader staff

Pennridge 14, Wyoming Valley West 10

WVW’s Plant, Pittston Area take Lackawanna titles SCRANTON -- Alexandra Plant of Wyoming Valley West won the girls Lackawanna County Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, crossing the finish line in 19:29 at McDade Park. Catherine Lombardo placed second overall (19:37) and led her Pittston Area squad to the girls team championship by 34 points over Pleasant Valley. Tara Johnson (19:46) placed second for Pittston Area and third overall. Emily Seaman was 13th in 21:36. The Spartans finished fourth as a team with 123 points and Dallas was seventh with 215. Julia Mericle of Wyoming Valley West was 12th overall in a time of 21:28.

Spartans split their weekend tourney

WVW Scores: Brent Wilbur 3, Andrew Greenwald 2, Rob Jacobs 1, Matt Jones 1, Cory Himlin 1

HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

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Wyoming Valley West’s Andrea Padlick goes for a shot on goal between two Pennridge defenders Saturday morning.

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Dominick Hockenbury, left and Kieran Sutton climb a hill at McDade Park in Scranton at the cross country invitational. 244; 8. E. Stroudsburg 280; 9. Scranton Prep 282; 10. Lake-Lehman 282; 13. Wyoming Area 300; 14. Pittston Area 351; 18. Dallas 465; 19. Wyoming Seminary 472. Local Teams Wyoming Valley West 10. Will Butkiewicz 17:39; 16. Bennett Williams 18:08; 23. Tye Sutphen 18:22; 26. P.J. Endler 18:32; 28. Jeff Austin 18:36; 64. Dave Yunkunis 19:32; 66. Ben Becker 19:42. Lake-Lehman 2. Dominic Hockenbury 16:45; 3. Kieran Sutton 16:53; 74. Shawn Kidd 20:05; 89. Jordan Lindley 20:35; 117. Chris Pinkerton 21:32; 126. Joel Austin 22:06; 134. Neil Mras 22:41. Wyoming Area 24. Eric Filipiak 18:23; 59. Steve Barush 19:21; 70. Nick Hromek 19:52; 74. Michael Harding 19:59; 78. Nico Vasquez 20:10; 91. Joseph Buczynski 20:38; 99. Chris Wall 20:58. Pittston Area

33. Mike Harvilla 18:49; 42. Dimitri Shea 19:00; 85. Brandon Zaffuto 20:23; 90. Cody McLean 20:37; 106. Kyle Berlinski 21:13; 110. Patrick Cadden 21:17. Dallas 68. Samuel Reinert 19:42; 79. Patrick Newhart 20:13; 102. Curtis Sod 21:07; 109. Mike Stachnik 21:15; 114. Bryan Morgan 21:25; 116. Luke Matusiak 21:32; 143. Decklan Cerza 24:52. Wyoming Seminary 65. Stewart Kiesling 19:36; 93. Andrew Levandoski 20:40; 97. Neel Gadhoke 20:53; 103. Gus Smith 21:08; 120. Hongyi Wang 21:38; 127. Joseph Simons 22:10; 131. Matt Marshall 22:25. Other Top Finishers 1. Ricco Galassi, Holy Cross, 16:21; 4. Reed Scott, Sullivan West, 17:08; 5. Jake Hinkley, Blue Ridge, 17:17; 6. Brandon Murray, Dunmore, 17:23; 7. Alex Larkin, Pleasant Valley, 17:25; 8. Mark Arzie, Lakeland, 17:28; 9. Nate Morgan, Lakeland, 17:30.

Wyoming Valley West was swept in three matches at the Spartan Splash tournament Friday and Saturday, falling to Upper Perkiomen 8-5, Pennridge 10-3 and Governor Mifflin 8-2. Nicole Holena led the Spartans with four goals – two each against Upper Perkiomen and Governor Mifflin. Desiree Holena had two goals against Pennridge, while Brianna Gaylets had two goals during the tournament for Wyoming Valley West. Upper Perkiomen 8, Wyoming Valley West 5 Upper Perkiomen ................................... 3 2 1 2 — 8 Wyoming Valley West ........................... 3 0 1 1 — 5 WVW Scores: Nicole Holena 2, Andrea Pavlick 1, Lindsay Chapman 1, Brianna Gaylets 1

Pennridge 10, Wyoming Valley West 3 WVW Scores: Desiree Holena 2, Brianna Gaylets 1

Governor Mifflin 8, Wyoming

Valley West 2

WVW Scores: Nicole Holena 2

Girls soccer Coughlin 2, Holy Redeemer 2

In a game that could not decide a winner, Holy Redeemer and Coughlin had one goal scored n each half of play before going scoreless for two overtimes.

Holy Redeemer....................................... 1 1 0 0 — 2 Coughlin................................................... 1 1 0 0 — 2 First half: 1. COU, Emma Sukowaski (Nora Fazzi), 26:14; 2. HR, Emily Schrum (L. Maganello, 21:52; Second half: 3. COU, Mary Pona, 34:29; 4. HR, Olivia Gregorio (Maganello), 12:18 Shots: HR 9, COU 19; Saves: HR 12 (G. Tomasura), COU 7 (Jasmine Barreto); Corners: HR 6, COU 9

Lake-Lehman 2, Crestwood 0

Emily Sutton contributed two assists in the Lake-Lehman victory. Meg White had 26 saves in net in the effort for Crestwood.

Lake-Lehman............................................... 2 0 — 2 Crestwood .................................................... 0 0 — 0 First half: 1. LL, Shoshana Mahoney (Emily Sutton), 15:17; 2. LL, Morgan Goodrich (Sutton), 18:01 Shots: LEH 36, CRE 11; Saves: LEH 10 (Jenkins, Kishbaugh), CRE 26 (Meg White); Corners: LEH 3, CRE 5.

Pittston Area 7, Meyers 0

Allie Barber scored four goals as the Patriots shut out the Mohawks. Carly Filipski had two assists and Jordan Cumbo made nine saves for Pittston Area. Leah Merrick made 26 stops for Meyers.

Pittston Area ................................................ 3 4 — 7 Meyers .......................................................... 0 0 — 0 First half: 1. PA, Liz Waleski (Carly Filipski), 32:25; 2. PA, Olivia Giambra (Filipski), 18:01; 3. Allie Barber, 15:48. Second half: 4. PA, Barber, 22:45; 5. PA, Barber, 11:11; 6. PA, Jenny Meck, 10:41; 7. PA, Barber, 2:10. Shots: PA 34, MEY 9; Saves: PA 9 (Jordan Cumbo), MEY 26 (Leah Merrick); Corners: PA 9, MEY 0.

Wyoming Valley West 4, Wyoming Seminary 0

Elizabeth Hoffman scored one goal and had one assist in the Wyoming Valley West shutout win. Ally Yuscavage had 13 saves in net for Wyoming Seminary.

Wyoming Seminary................................ 0 0 0 0 — 0 Wyoming Valley West ........................... 0 0 0 0 — 0 First half: 1. WVW, Alexis Pileggi (Carissa Bevin), 25:42; 2. WVW, Alyssa Shaver (Elizabeth Hoffman), 22:02; 3. WVW, Megan Menzel, 4:20; Second half: 4. WVW, Hoffman (Bevan), 23:13 Shots: SEM 8, WVW 21; Saves: SEM 13 (Ally Yuscavage), WVW 4 (Paige Heckman); Corners: SEM 1, WVW 6.

Tunkhannock 3, Hazleton Area 0

Cheyenne Brown had two goals and one assist in the Tunkhannock shutout victory.

Hazleton Area.............................................. 0 0 — 0 Tunkhannock ............................................... 0 3 — 3 Second half: 1. TUNK, Cheyenne Brown, 33:38; 2. TUNK, Maegan Wruble (Brown), 24:52; 3. TUNK, Brown, 20:14 Shots: HAZ 11, TUNK 15; Saves: HAZ 12 (Irlanda Olivares), TUNK 11 (Traci Kromko); Corners: HAZ 2, TUNK 5.

LOCAL COLLEGE ROUNDUP

Berryman’s goal lifts King’s over Susuquehanna in field hockey The Times Leader staff

SELINSGROVE -- Calli Berryman scored the winning goal with just 3:20 remaining in the contest as the King’s College field hockey team posted a 2-1 victory over host Susquehanna on Saturday. Megan Withrow made 12 saves in the game for King’s.

WOMEN’S TENNIS Moravian 8, King’s 1

King’s dropped its season opener to visiting Moravian at Kirby Park. King’s lone winner came in singles, where Vanessa Wagner tallied a 6-4, 6-3 triumph over Celia Hernandez. Wilkes 9, Lycoming 0 Wilkes upended Lycoming in nonconference play, posting a sweep of the day’s matches. Melani Holt, Alexis Donner,

Ally Kristofco, Katie Lynn, Amanda Holyk and Ana English were all straight-sets winners in singles play for the Colonels.

MEN’S TENNIS

Wilkes 8, Lycoming 1

Wilkes posted a win over host Lycoming in a nonconference matchup. Wilkes took all three doubles flights before snagging five of six victories in the singles matches. Alex Makos, Michael Kranz, Connor Peckham, Max Appello and Daniel Hackford were all straight-sets winners for the Colonels. King’s 6, Moravian 3

King’s opened the season on a high note as the Monarchs posted a victory over visiting Moravian at Kirby Park. Tony Bevevino and Andres Larsen were winners in singles

and doubles for the Monarchs. Chris DiMino and Jordan Furdock were singles winners for King’s, while P.T. Romano and Jake Rohring were part of winning doubles teams for the Monarchs.

WOMEN’S SOCCER Wilkes 5, Widener 0

Alicia Roberts scored three goals in a five-minute span at the beginning of the second half to send Wilkes past Widener. King’s 0, Juniata 0 King’s played to a scoreless tie with unbeaten Juniata at McCarthy Stadium. Lauren Duguid was in net for King’s, making four saves and picking up the shutout. Kristin Twardowski made six stops for the Eagles.

MEN’S SOCCER

King’s 4, Juniata 1

Daniel Hernandez scored two 15 teams in the field. goals and added an assist as King’s defeated visiting Juniata at WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Baptist Bible 3, Wilkes 0 McCarthy Stadium. The Colonels fell to Baptist MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Bible 25-20, 27-25, 25-23 at the Marts Center. King’s, Wilkes at Misericordia Casey Bohan led the way with Invit. 15 kills and two solo blocks, Paige King’s placed third in the 14Trusty and Marissa Kier each team Cougar Classic at Miseradded four kills, Megan Powers icordia University, scoring 92 had 19 assists and Erin Nothstein points. finished with a team-high 18 digs Wilkes was seventh out of 14 for Wilkes. teams and the host Cougars were fifth. Lycoming 3, Wilkes 1

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY

King’s, Wilkes at Misericordia Invit.

The host Cougars were fourth and Wilkes finished eighth out of 15 teams at the Cougar Classicat Misericordia University. King’s finished 13th out of the

The Colonels fell to Lycoming 24-26, 25-27, 25-16, 25-18 at the Marts Center. Casey Bohan led with 17 kills and two more blocks, Paige Trusty had 13 kills and one block, Alisha Rupp contributed five kills, Megan Powers finished with 40 assists and Erin Nothstein added 25 digs for Wilkes.

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FISHING NOTES Suskie Bassmasters River Series (www.suskiebassmasters.com or www.teamrosencrans.org): Sept. 12 results – final tournament of the season: 1. Marc Ronczka -161⁄8 inches, 2.13 pounds 2. John Chimola -151⁄2 inches, 1.99 pounds 3. Rich Weaver -157⁄8 inches, 1.87 pounds 4. Chris Ostrowski -147⁄8 inches, 1.79 pounds 5. Anthony Glazenski -- 151⁄4 inches, 1.75 pounds Small fish pool winner – Rob Rosencrans - 0.94 pounds Top 30 anglers qualifying for the championship to be held on Sept. 30. Launch is at 7 a.m. at Nesbitt Park. Rain date is Oct. 7: 1. Joe Halesey 2. Chris Ostrowski 3. Jim Lacomis 4. Larry Fetterhoof 5. Chuck Saypack 6. Anthony Glazenski 7. Andy Nealon 8. John Chimola 9. Frank Slymock 10. John Centak 11. Lori Mrochko 12. Andrew Schweitzer 13. Donnie Parsons III 14. Ed Mrochko 15. Rich Weaver 16. Hunter Lacomis 17. Lynda Morris 18. Lloyd Lamoreaux 19. Dan Byorick Jr 20. Jeremy Miller 21. Rob Rosencrans 22. Ray Jones 23. Thomas Schaffer 24. Dan Byorick 25. John Nealon 26. Paul Smith 27. Alan Casal 28. David M. McGovern 29. Scott Francis 30. Dave Searfoss Harveys Lake Wednesday Night Bass Tournament The season championship was held on Wednesday, Sept. 12. Thirty anglers competed and 22 fish were weighed. Chuck Peterman won the event with a largemouth bass that weighed 5.46 pounds. Four other fish topped the fourpound mark. Upcoming Tournaments PA BassCasters Open Buddy Tournament at Harveys Lake on Oct. 28. Five-fish limit. Begins at safe light and weigh-in is at 2 p.m.; registration and boat check open at 4:45 a.m.

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Huntingpa.com allows for current info to be shared quickly on its forums. and is run by unpaid volunteers, such as Morgan, whose full-time job is a network specialist. All Dennis Morgan doesn’t know revenue from advertising goes who started the website back toward operating the site and to purchase prizes for nuwww.huntingpa.com in 2001. Ownership has changed merous contests. With nearly 30,000 members, hands multiple times, he said, and things got lost in the shuffle. more than 70 forums and messBut it didn’t hurt the website’s age boards that are active 24/7, popularity, which features an in- Morgan admits maintaining and teractive forum with 71 topics operating the site does come used by nearly 30,000 members. with its challenges. Space tops the list. The free site allows members HuntingPA.com has had to into discuss and raise questions about virtually every topic perti- crease its bandwidth six times to accommodate rising nent to the outdoors, from deer hunting to “I’ve hunt- membership and demand, Morgan said. waterfowl. MemberBecause the site is ship has grown by al- ed farms family-oriented and most10,000 during the and propdoesn’t tolerate foul lanlast three years while guage, threats or perthe only advertising is erties of sonal attacks, moderain the form of bumper people I are needed around stickers that are met on the tors the clock. passed out for free. “We run a tight ship,” Not bad for a site site. We’re Morgan said. that began as simply a like a famAnother challenge is clearinghouse of hunting rules and regula- ily. When a simply keeping up with all the requests made by tions with less a few member members. Usually, that hundred members. means adding forum The current owner incurs a topics that are requestof HuntingPA.com – a tragedy, ed by members. company named HuntMorgan said he is ingpa LLC -- has own- we’ll send ed it for the last four a donation working on adding a forum for metal detector years. There’s stability enthusiasts, and other now, said Morgan, and flowforums dealing with anwho is the sales/oper- ers. We’re tler restrictions and ations manager for the close.” quality deer managesite, and that has only Dennis Morgan ment have been added helped it grow. “The name has be- Sales/operations as those topics grew in manager of popularity. come more houseHuntingPA.com “If a couple dozen hold,” Morgan said. members want a forum, “Guys find it very easy we’ll create it,” he said. to just hop online and “The goal is to keep our get the information they need. Instead of driving members happy.” After11years, Morgan said it’s hundreds of miles to check out a Game Lands, they can go to the fairly predictable which forums forum and talk to other mem- will become popular throughout the year. Much of it is dictatbers who live near there.” Members of the site include ed by the season, he said. June and July are big months not only hunters, but Wildlife Conservation Officers who can for the Trail Cam Forum, wateraccurately answer just about fowl and archery take over in any question posted, Morgan September and October, predator forums start to hop in Nosaid. The site has also brought hun- vember, which is also the same ters together to share favorite time when deer hunting forums begin to dominate all the way to spots. “I’ve hunted farms and prop- January. “After a Game Commission or erties of people I met on the site,” Morgan said. “We’re like a Fish and Boat Commission family. When a member incurs a meeting, the Rules and Regulatragedy, we’ll send a donation tions Forum really hops,” Morgan said. “We know every and flowers. We’re close.” Ironically, Morgan attributes month which forum will exthe spike in popularity to an plode.” As far as changes to the site, event that he said caused a lot of hunters to give up the sport – Morgan said there isn’t anything significant planned for the herd reduction. When deer numbers began to future. With a growing memberdecrease in the state and license ship that is active around the sales dropped, Morgan said it clock, there really isn’t a need left a large contingent of hunters for change, he said. “Just keep the lights on and who wanted to save the sport. “It caused us all to get closer,” keep helping members,” Morgan said. “The only thing that he said. And despite being from all limits us is bandwidth, and ends of the state, HuntingPA- we’ve increased it whenever we needed to.” .com kept them close. The site has no employees By TOM VENESKY tvenesky@timesleader.com

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Hunlock Creek resident Chris Higdon launched a website last month for those who hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors of northeastern Pennsylvania.

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Chris Higdon grew tired of the national hunting magazines and television shows which he believes portray the sport inaccurately. Sure, all hunters live for the chance to harvest a monster buck, but that’s not always the reality, he said. “We don’t all get to the hunt the ideal location with the perfect scenario,” Higdon said. That’s what prompted Higdon to create a website – a place full of stories and advice that hunters in northeastern Pennsylvania can relate to. The name – Deerstew, reflects the intent of the website which includes a little bit of everything when it comes to the outdoors. “I want to appeal to the guy who has to work for it. My whole inspiration for this is for it to be something unique to our area,” he said. “Something with more insight into hunting and fishing in northeastern Pennsylvania. “I want to stay away from the antler envy that these television shows have created.” Higdon’s website, www.deerstew.com, launched last month and he has stayed busy creating content with his stories and photos, along with those from other hunters and anglers in the region. His brother-in-law, John Strazinski, has also been instrumental in designing the site.

It’s a place, he said, where hunters and anglers can share stories, tips and anything else related to the outdoors in northeastern Pennsylvania. For Higdon, the website is also a chance to pursue his love of outdoor writing. “I always kept a journal growing up and wrote about all my hunting experiences,” he said. “It transformed into writing hunting stories and it’s a hobby that I really love.” Although Higdon doesn’t know how many people visited the website since it launched, he will be able to monitor visits in the future. That, he said, will be a key toward selling advertising if Higdon chooses to take the site in that direction. For right now, Higdon said he will continue with his job as restaurant manager of the Chill Grill in Wilkes-Barre. But if the site grows to the point where he can do it full-time, Higdon said it would be a dream. “Right now I don’t know how many people will want to read an online magazine like this,” he said. “I don’t know anyone who has done this locally … it’s a shot in the

Age: 26 Born: Dallas Hometown: Hunlock Creek Occupation: Restaurant manager of the Chill Grill in Wilkes-Barre Organization: Nanticoke Conservation Club Favorite places to hunt: Bradford County, Back Mountain, Drums/ Sugarloaf. Favorite species to hunt: Deer with a bow and upland game with my English setter. Dream hunt: Bighorn sheep in British Columbia with my bow. Just the scenery and experience would be amazing. Earliest hunting memory: Sitting with my dad, Robert, in his treestand when I was 6 years old. That made me anxious to turn 12 so I could start hunting.

dark.” Higdon plans to add more content to the website related to fly fishing and product reviews. He’s also hoping fellow hunters and anglers will submit their stories or photos to share with others. New content will be added biweekly, Higdon said, but that could increase if enough people visit the site. “It’s an online magazine for anyone with a passion for the outdoors in Pennsylvania. Hunting is a big component, but there are also things for anyone interested in rural life,” Higdon said.

OUTDOORS NOTES The Harveys Lake Rod and Gun Club will hold a trap shoot today from noon until 6 p.m. at the club on Kunkle Road. The club will also host the Marty Cirelli Sr. Trap Shoot on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prizes include bacon, hams and bird of the day. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Carmen Fusco at 332-0806. The U.S. Army Corps Engineers Philadelphia District announced it did not have enough water storage to hold a whitewater release Friday

from the Francis E. Walter Dam. The event would have marked the final whitewater release of the recreation season. In 2012, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District held 22 whitewater releases and numerous fisheries enhancement water releases. The Wyoming Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold its annual banquet Thursday at 5:30 p.m., at the Best Western East Mountain Inn in Wilkes-Barre. Dinner is at 7 p.m. and an auction will be held at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55

per person or $75 per couple, and incude a one-year membership for Ducks Unlimited. For more information, call Jack McDermott at 446-8847. Nescopeck State Park will hold a work day on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be held in recognition of National Public Lands Day, and work includes landscaping, trail trimming, litter pickup and work in the park’s nature classroom. Volunteers are needed. For more information or to register, call 403-2006. The state Department of

Conservation and Natural Resources will host a bus tour highlighting seven sites throughout Luzerne County that showcase a variety of management techniques such as riparian buffers, rain gardens, parking lot bio-infiltration, grass parking pads, green roofs, pollinator gardens, native grassland meadows, community gardens and more. The tour, which was also organized by Penn State Cooperative Extension and PA Environmental Council, will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Sept.

20. Participants will begin at the Kirby Park Natural Area in Wilkes-Barre, where they will board a charter bus and travel to the Plains Animal Hospital, Lands at Hillside Farm, Butler Township Community Garden/ Center for Landscape Stewardship and Design, Life Expression Wellness Center and Nescopeck State Park. The cost for the program is $30 which includes the bus tour, lunch, and a tour booklet highlighting our stops. Tour sponsorships are also available. For more information, call the Penn State Cooper-

ative Extension at 825-1701. Hickory Run State Park naturalist Megan Taylor will lead a hike on the Cove Ridge Trail at Beltzville State Park on Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. Length of the trail, which is difficult, is approximately four miles. Meeting place is the Wildcreek Trailhead parking lot on Pohopoco Drive, northeast of the Beltzville State Park Office. This hike is the 11th in the Hickory Run State Park Hiking Series.For more information, contact Megan Taylor at hickoryrunenvedsp@pa.gov or 403-2006.

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Area businesses can go global with help of trade advisers By RON BARTIZEK rbartizek@timesleader.com

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WILKES-BARRE – Bob Scocozzo is so pleased with the help he’s gotten from Pennsylvania’s international trade advisers he’s going to treat them to dinner. The CEO of Mia Bella candle maker Scent-Sations also hopes to impress the men and women who pitch Pennsylvania products in 37 nations across the globe. After giving them a tour of the Mia Bella plant on George Avenue in the city’s Parsons section Thursday night, Scocozzo plans to attend Friday’s “Bringing the World to Northeastern Pennsylvania” event to get help ex-

What: Visit by 21 international trade advisors When: Friday, Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Woodlands Inn & Resort, Highway 315, Plains Township Cost: Free, but registration is required. Call 570-655-5581.

panding the company’s export business. He’s already seen the benefits, and wonders why more local businesses haven’t taken advantage of the free services available through the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance.

anything to meet with these people.” Perhaps word is getting out; this year’s event has attracted commitments from more businesses than last year’s 31, and late-comers are welcome. “We will help any company who calls and tells us they want to meet with the trade advisers,” said Mike CLARK VAN ORDEN/THE TIMES LEADER Horvath, international business development manager at NEPA Alliance. A ’Made in the USA’ sticker is promiAfter a foray into Australia ended nent on candles for the export marwhen Scent-Sations’ partner there ran “The NEPA Alliance has been so out of money, Scocozzo wasn’t sure helpful; I can’t believe they don’t have the export market was for him. But 300 businesses knocking at their door,” he said. “It doesn’t cost me See TRADE, Page 2D

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A Pampers line at the Procter & Gamble plant in Mehoopany. The facility in Wyoming County is one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest employers.

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ASHINGTON TWP. – From the 2,000-pound rolls of Bounty paper towels stacked to the roof of its warehouse to its army of workers, everything about Procter & Gamble’s sprawling Mehoopany plant seems larger than life. The facility in Wyoming County is one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s largest employers with more than 2,200 company workers and 1,000 more contractors providing auxiliary services, and continues to provide job opportunities to close to 100 new hires a year. In August, Procter & Gamble

has culled that list to 100 qualified candidates who will be called on to replace retirees and attrition as needed in the coming year. The company is the largest employer in Wyoming County, with around 1,000 workers and 400 contractors living in that county, but it also draws workers from surrounding counties within a one-hour radius. A significant portion of the comMartin De Rome, Procter & Gampany’s workforce — about 20 perble’s baby care plant manager, cent of regular employees and contalks about the company’s opertractors — live in Luzerne County. ations. “If people like to make stuff, want opened enrollment for entry-level to be in the manufacturing opertechnician roles and received well ation, people will commute up to an over 1,000 applicants. Plant manager William Sims said the company See PROCTER, Page 2D

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Cork restaurant celebrates anniversary with $5-off meal deals HAPPY 5TH anniversary to Cork Bar & Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre. In honor of the milestone, owner Ruth Corcoran will offer $5 off all entrees all week, including specials. The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Any recent or soon- to-be brides can get a free all-white, lace thong that has the word “BRIDE” on the band from Victoria’s Secret today, if supplies remain, when they make any other store purchase and use this coupon: http://ebm.e.victoriassecret.com/r/ regf2?a=0&aid=477251442&n=12 JC Penney announced it gave away 1.6 million free haircuts to kids in August as part of its back-toschool promotion. It was such a

ANDREW M. SEDER STEALS & DEALS success the retailer will revive the promotion in November give free haircuts to children in kindergarten through sixth grade on Sundays as long as an appointment is made. This is the best time to buy new tires, just before the ice, sleet and snow begin to fall. Head over to Jack Williams Tire & Auto now to check out this tire deal they’re offering through Sept. 29: Receive an instant $50 rebate on four select tires or save $20 on two select tires. Eligible brands include Mastercraft, Kumho, GT Radial, General, Continental, Goodyear, Michelin and Toyo. And don’t forget, Jack Williams has coupons on its website for dis-

counted oil changes, inspections and more, including another tire deal that will get you $20 off a set of four Kelly or American tires. Check them out here: http://www.jackwilliams.com/special-offers/coupons Kmart has a contest going on now called “The Big Layaway Giveaway.” Go to kmart.com/layaway for details and a free method of entry. Or visit a local Kmart and place an item on layaway to be entered. There will be one winner at every store every week through the contest period that runs until Nov. 17. Staples has a PNY Attache 8GB USB flash drive on sale for $6 this week. Need one with twice the size, head to Office Max where a Sandisk Cruzer 16GB USB flash drive is on sale for $9.99. Thursday seems like a good day to head over to Carvel. It’s customer appreciation day and from 3 to 7

p.m. you can get a free Jr. Bonnet cone, no purchase necessary. There are some Carvel coupons in today’s Times Leader today, too, you can use while there for some take home treats. Another good coupon can be paired with one of my favorite chain restaurant offerings of the year. Red Lobster is in the midst of its popular Endless Shrimp promotion and you can use the $4 off any two lunch entrees or $4 off any two dinner entrees coupon in conjunction with the deal. Take the $2 off any Truvia product to CVS where a 40 count box is on sale for $3 this week. Pay just $1. Andrew M. Seder, a Times Leader staff writer, may be reached at 570-829-7269. Follow him on Twitter @TLAndrewSeder and email him tips on local steals or deals to aseder@timesleader.com

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Savings advice is only half of retirement plan

Penney CEO undaunted by early setbacks DALLAS -- Last year, Ron Johnson left one of the most celebrated posts in business to accept one of the hardest jobs in retail. The brains behind the boldly different Apple store, Johnson left Cupertino, Calif., for Plano, Texas, to reinvent the struggling J.C. Penney Co. He didn’t need the job. In his early 50s, he was reportedly worth hundreds of millions, thanks to stock options driven by Apple’s success. But at Apple, the Stanford- and Harvard-educated JohnJohnson son operated in obscurity under the shadow of largerthan-life founder Steve Jobs. At Penney, Johnson would run his own show, win or lose. Before Apple, he was at Target, where he earned credit for distinguishing the discounter from its competitors by working with designers to create cheap but chic goods. That experience was why the design-centric Jobs hired him to launch Apple’s retail stores. Jobs, who died last year of cancer, is still a role model for Johnson, who has been candid about Jobs’ influence on his leadership style. In late January, Johnson, a Minnesota native who has spent much of his adult life in California, unveiled his vision for the new Penney. He stood on a New York stage with a blue sky backdrop behind him. It was reminiscent of one of Jobs’ famous product unveilings. And from that day, Johnson wasted no time beginning to transform the 110-year-old company. He built his team. He fired thousands of store and headquarters staff-

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ew retirement savings advice from Fidelity Investments is more realistic than what’s been promoted in the past. But is it realistic? According to Fidelity, someone retiring at age 67 – the full retirement age for those born in 1960 or later – should have savings equal to eight times their final salary in order to maintain their lifestyle through an estimated life expectancy of 92. So a person making $50,000 needs $400,000 in savings that presumably would be supplemented by Social Security to get a combined income equal to about 85 percent of their pre-retirement salary. That sounds about right; taking the often recommended 4-5 percent per year from savings plus Social Security should get them there. This is quite a contrast to ads that have people carting their million-dollar “numbers” around the neighborhood. It’s also helpful that Fidelity lays out something of a timeline for saving, suggesting the goal by age 35 is one times salary, by 40 it’s two times and so on. A big number can be less intimidating when it’s broken down like that. This is an ideal, of course, and the experience of Fidelity’s own customer base raises the question how many people will reach the goal. The mutual fund company said its 12 million retirement account holders had an average balance of $73,000 at the end of June, so it sounds like they have some catching up to do. While the advice is sound and the goal refreshingly modest after decades of scare tactics from investment houses, achieving it will be a challenge for investors made skittish by stock markets that plummet one year and soar the next. Anyone scared off by the roller coaster ride is being punished by the current miniscule interest rates on savings, a consequence of the Fed’s commitment to keep borrowing costs down to stimulate the economy. That hasn’t worked very well, while devastating CD yields and other conservative instruments favored by the retired and near-retired. Fidelity acknowledges the difficulty of making money on investments by lowering projected annual portfolio growth to 5.5 percent, a far cry from the 8-10 percent touted a decade ago. But it also assumes this theoretical saver’s employer provides a 3 percent 401(k) match to go along with the suggested personal savings of 12 percent of earnings through most of his or her career. That’s the best of possible worlds; according to a recent report fewer than half of American private sector workers have a 401(k) plan at work and even those that do typically contribute far less than these recommendations. And it’s pretty tough to save when you’re raising a family that is bombarded by messages to buy, buy, buy and not just from advertisers; some economists proclaim that more consumer spending will make us all richer. I’m no financial planner, but if I was I’d talk as much about outgo as income. Delaying or avoiding unnecessary purchases and diverting the money into savings pays dividends later, and if thrifty habits carry over into retirement that “number” can be coaxed within easier reach.

Ron Bartizek, Times Leader business editor, may be reached at rbartizek@timesleader.com or 570-970-7157.

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airway Chevrolet, North Church Street, Hazle Township, has completed a year-long renovation project F that includes a new exterior façade with updated signage, a bright showroom featuring a customer greeting station and a lounge offering a Starbucks coffee station, flat screen television and free wireless internet access. “We’ve looked at the customer experience from all viewpoints and the facility updates we’ve made cater to our customers’ needs to provide the best dealership experience,” said Jim Corazza, dealer principal. A grand opening celebration for the renovations that cost more than $1 million is scheduled for Thursday, from 5-7p.m.

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after another false start, Canadian sales are running $1.5 million to $2 million, he said. “We’re doing tremendous amounts of business in Canada,” he said, even though so far it’s only in the western provinces. Faced with a sluggish domestic economy, the maker of Mia Bella products is developing markets outside U.S. borders, where the company’s premium line of candles, makeup and bath and body products is unique. South Korea is one of the new markets, and Scocozzo credits the trade adviser for that country with linking him up with a distributor who is introducing Mia Bella into department stores there. “Right now we have about $65,000 worth of candles over there” for a first order, he said. The advisor’s help can be as simple as joining a conference call to act as interpreter in negotiations. He also conveys requests from potential buyers, such as one to place a label where it’s easily seen. “They want everything that says ‘Made in the U.S.A.,’ ” Scocozzo said. Getting started in South Korea was easy, he said, because the United States has a trade agreement there, which also minimizes duties. Other countries present more obstacles; a test shipment to Brazil that included makeup was held in customs for two months as authorities determined whether the ingredients could be imported. They could, and now the part-

STITES & HARBISON, PLLC William (Bill) T. Gorton III, a native of Dallas, has been appointed chair of the firm’s Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy Service Group. Gorton Gorton is a member (partner) of the firm based in Lexington, Ky. Submit announcements to tlbusiness@timesleader.com or send to 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. Photos in jpeg format may be attached to emails.

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ers. He dropped brands and began signing on others. Store remodeling began. Johnson’s vision is to transform Penney from a traditional department store to a specialty store made up of a collection of 100 shops and category boutiques along streets with a town square in the middle. He has likened it to a mall inside a mall. Wide aisles create the streets, where there are places to sit, check email or have a snack. He radically simplified pricing. And he introduced technology that will allow for mobile checkouts and even selfcheckout with the use of RFID tags on merchandise.

BUSINESS AGENDA CAREER FAIR: Tuesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 109th Field Artillery Armory, 280 Market St., Kingston. More than 30 employers will participate, as well as CareerLink. Job seekers should bring resumes and be prepared to interview. INNOVATION AND INSIGHT: BECOMING MORE CREATIVE: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon, Wyoming Valley Art League, 130 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. First in a four-part professional development series sponsored by Leadership Wilkes-Barre. $40 per person or $140 for the series. For information or to register, call 570-823-2101, ext. 135 or visit www.leadershipwilkesbarre.org. APPEALS AND HEARINGS SEM-

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Nicole Pachucki was recently appointed to a three-year term on the board of trustees. Pachucki is a graduate of James M. Coughlin High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Lock Haven University.

R. Gregory Collins, Kingston, has been elected to the board of trustees along with Paul C. Woelkers, Moscow. Collins earned his bachelor’s degree in business adCollins ministration in 1982. Woelkers is a 1981 graduate of Misericordia where he received an associate’s degree in radiology, as well as further Woelkers training at Thomas Jefferson Medical College.

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Early results have been ugly. Sales declined 20 percent through the most recent quarter, which ended in July. Internet sales fell more than 30 percent in the second quarter. Critics have been vocal. Some call him delusional. Johnson likes talking about his vision for Penney, but not about himself. He decided not to be interviewed for this report. When syndicated comic strip Dilbert featured Penney’s pricing message woes on Aug. 24, chief merchant Liz Sweney didn’t hesitate to walk into Johnson’s office with it. “He laughed,” she said. Some staffers say Johnson has his “own brand of sunshine” and they trust in his will to succeed, his positive attitude and his honesty. He has an approachable personality

INAR: Wednesday, 8-9:30 a.m., Mea’s restaurant, 8 W. Broad St., Hazleton. Learn the best approach to unemployment compensation claims and appeals. Sponsored by PA CareerLink and the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce. Reservations are required, call Elaine at 459-3895 or email estalfa@pa.gov. LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW SUMMIT: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Top of the 80s, Sugarloaf Twp. Covering a wide variety of relevant and timely topics in the area of Labor and Employment Law that have been chosen by Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association members. General and breakout sessions; completion of all events will earn 6 HRCI General Recertification Credits as well as 5 CLE credits. be $185 for association members and $370 for non-members,

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Scent-Sations executives Bob Scocozzo, Carmen Milazzo and Charlie Unphred pack boxes at Mia Bella Candles in Wilkes-Barre. The company is looking for additional export markets.

“The NEPA Alliance has been so helpful; I can’t believe they don’t have 300 businesses knocking at their door. It doesn’t cost me anything to meet with these people.” Bob Scocozzo CEO of Mia Bella candle maker Scent-Sations

ner there, an Israeli citizen, may take the line to Israel. “I want the business because my (U.S.) business slowed down” and he had to lay off some staff, Scocozzo said. “I don’t care if I make 25 cents a down to his casual dress code, which revolves around blue jeans and sweaters in winter. He’s persuasive when he talks about his vision for Penney. Even after the disappointing second-quarter report in August, he drove the stock price up while talking with media and analysts about the future. Johnson actively uses the “team” he put together from both inside and out of Penney. Chief Operating Officer Michael Kramer worked with him at Apple and has joked that his wife protested about how fast he said yes when Johnson called. Chief talent officer Dan Walker was also at Apple with Johnson. Johnson is the kind of leader who will admit mistakes and make adjustments along the way. In mid-June, he fired Michael Francis, whom he had handpicked last fall

includes lunch and a complimentary copy of Dr. Robert Nelson’s book, “1501 Ways to Reward Employees.” For more information or reservations, call at 622-0992, or email crobbins@maea.biz. FALL INTO FINANCE: Friday, 12-1 p.m., Carl von Luger’s Steakhouse, 301 North Washington Ave, Scranton. Program on funding opportunities for existing and prospective women business owners presented by National Association of Women Business Owners of NEPA. $22 per person; register at www.nawbonepa.org. WOMEN’S NETWORKING LUNCHEON: Sept. 25,12-1 p.m., Capriotti’s, One Banks Ave., McAdoo. Open to all business women from Greater Hazleton. $16 for Greater Hazleton Chamber members; non-members $21, includes buffet lunch. Reserva-

candle as long as it keeps people working.” Ron Bartizek, Times Leader business editor, may be reached at rbartizek@timesleader.com or 570-970-7157.

to be Penney’s president. The swift move took Wall Street by surprise, and some speculated that the new strategy was faltering. He had left the marketing “largely” to Francis. “The fact that it hasn’t resonated (meant) I had to get involved,” he said at the time. It was another lesson from Jobs, who told him CEOs have to act like “a butterfly” and “float in where the company needs help and really do the work.” Johnson has publicly described his business philosophies, writing last November in Harvard Business Review and in interviews. “The world moves by innovators, and innovators have to have the courage to imagine something that hasn’t been done before and the conviction to see it through,” he said in July on CNBC.

tions required; call 455-1509 or email jferry@hazletonchamber.org. SMALL BUSINESS BOOT CAMP: Sept. 25, 5-8 p.m., CAN BE incubator, the Greater Hazleton Business Innovation Center, 103 Rotary Dr., Valmont Industrial Park, West Hazleton. For anyone interested in launching a new business, operating a small business that needs help or running a home-based business that’s outgrown its space. Topics include financing, internet marketing and time management. $20 per person, payable in advance. Seating is limited; register by calling 455-8334. RED CARPET BREAKFAST: Sept. 26, 7:45-9 a.m., Top of the 80’s, Exit 145 off Interstate 81, Sugarloaf Twp. Speaker, Thomas P. Leary, president of Luzerne County Community College. $20

hour, from what we’ve seen in our hiring process and people having longterm careers here,” public relations manager Alex Fried said. Part of the company’s appeal to workers may lie in the salary and benefits package it offers. Entry-level manufacturing workers start at $15.75 per hour, and technician salaries are capped at $31 per hour. P&G, the world’s largest maker and seller of consumer products, also offers health care benefits and 401K and profit-sharing retirement programs. “Knowing that there are many, many retirees in the area that have been able to not only support our main goal here at the plant but also provide for their families and make impacts on the community is good,” Sims said. “We like to hear the success stories of folks that are in a fortunate position because of having a long career here.” Technology and automation While Procter and Gamble has remained a stable presence in the region since its founding in 1966, the nature of the work employees perform has changed dramatically over the years. The company makes diapers and paper products sold under the Bounty, Charmin, Luvs and Pampers brand names in two separate manufacturing facilities at the plant. Packaging those products was once a much more labor-intensive process, requiring more employees to perform tasks that are now mostly automated, according to Martin De Rome, manager of the Mehoopany Baby Care plant where diapers are manufactured. “The technology complexity of the line is much higher, and furthermore, the automation,” De Rome said. “We used to have in the past a lot more people doing manual tasks; taking diapers being produced and putting them into small box like a carton, taking the carton and putting this into a big box and taping. So all these activities because of the speed have been fully automated.” But automation hasn’t led to downsizing of the plant, De Rome said, because Procter & Gamble has been able to increase both its production numbers and market share. Today’s production-line employees spend their workday fine-tuning the automated production lines with computer quality-control equipment, maintaining the equipment and customizing it to make a wider variety of products. New work skills Because of the technical nature of modern manufacturing, Sims said the company now seeks employees with two-year degrees in technology or previous manufacturing experience. The company also employs engineers to manage lines and develop new products and production equipment. The company has also made efforts to improve its energy efficiency, carbon footprint and waste output. Natural gas extracted on the property by Citrus Energy now supplies the company with100 percent of gas used in its production, and by next year will be supplying all of the energy the plant uses. It has also installed energy-efficient lighting, which produces savings in the millions of dollars annually when spread over the 90 acres of indoor space at the plant. Located next to the Susquehanna River, the plant treats all of its industrial wastewater and sewage onsite before returning it to the river, and has made progress in reducing its landfill footprint. According to De Rome, 92 percent of the solid waste produced by the plant is recycled and used in the production of other products, and only 1 percent ends up in landfills. The remainder is burned to produce power at a plant in Lancaster. Fried said the plant is working toward becoming a zero-landfill facility.

for Greater Hazleton Chamber members; non-members $25. Reservations required; call 4551509 or email jferry@hazletonchamber.org. OSHA INSPECTIONS TRAINING: Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Greater Hazleton Chamber office, 20 W. Broad St., Hazleton. Learn the requirements to become fully prepared for an OSHA inspection and important safety guidelines enforced by OSHA. $49 per person; $29 each addl. person from same company. Reservations required; call 455-1509 or email jferry@hazletonchamber.org. NETWORKING MIXER: Sept. 27, 5-7 p.m., Valley Country Club, 79 Country Club Rd., Sugarloaf. Free for Greater Hazleton Chamber members, employees, co-workers and guests. Complimentary hors d’ oeuvres, beer and wine, doorprize drawings and 50/50

raffle. Reservations required; call 455-1509 or email jferry@hazletonchamber.org. MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND HEALTHY WORKPLACE AWARDS: Oct. 4, 7:30 a.m., Best Western East Mountian Inn, Rt. 115, Plains. Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber membership meeting and presentation of Healthy Workplace Awards. $25 for members; non-members $40. For reservations or information, email dsedor@wilkes-barre.org or call 823-2101, ext. 125. Send announcements of upcoming events by email to tlbusiness@timesleader.com; by mail to Business Agenda, Times Leader, 15 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 1871 1 or by fax to 829-5537. Include a contact phone number and email address. The submission deadline is Wednesday for publication on Sunday.

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MarketPulse HEAD ABOVE WATER Stocks crossed a key threshold on Sept. 6: That’s when the Standard & Poor’s 500 index erased its 9.9 percent drop from the summer. Even better news for investors: Once the S&P 500 fully recovers from such a pullback, it usually S&P 500 index keeps going, according 1500 to S&P Capital IQ. Since 1945, the index has jumped an average of 7.8 percent in the three months after recovering fully 1250 from a pullback of 5 April 2: Sept. 6: percent to 10 percent. 1419 1432 So if the index holds to historical form, it could climb to 1,530 in time ’12 for holiday shopping 1000 Source: FactSet season.

SUMMER BLUES The summer was a dud at the domestic box office this year. The latest Batman movie made less at home than the prior installment, and U.S. box-office revenue industry-wide fell 8 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier, according to estimates from Nomura. But the picture is brighter abroad: In Colombia, box-office revenue rose 10 percent in pesos, for example. Changes in exchange rates mean the gain was 18 percent in dollar terms. That’s why Nomura analyst Robert Fishman suggests investors focus on Cinemark (CNK) among theater operators. Of its 461 theaters, 161 are in Latin America.

TONED DOWN Fear among investors recently fell to its lowest level since before the recession. That’s what the index called the market’s “fear gauge” says. The VIX index shows how much volatility investors expect to endure in the next month. It has been dropping since the summer and last VIX index month hit its lowest lev80 el since 2007. But the 70 calm hasn’t translated into dollars. Investors 60 yanked $13.2 billion 50 out of U.S. stock funds during the first four 40 weeks of August, ac30 cording to the Invest20 ment Company Institute. U.S. stock funds 10 have not drawn net 0 new investment since ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 April 2011. Source: FactSet

Yielding opportunities InsiderQ&A

Brian Nold Title: Senior portfolio manager at Seix Investment Advisors and co-manager of the RidgeWorth High Income fund What he suggests: High-yield bonds can deliver solid returns

High-yield bonds have been some of the best investments this year. They are issued by companies with low credit ratings and offer higher yields than other bonds in exchange for the risk. Brian Nold says strong returns can continue, but perhaps not as big as this year’s. He is a manager of the RidgeWorth High Income fund (STHTX), which has returned 12.9 percent in 2012 through Thursday. The average yield on high-yield bonds just fell below 6.5 percent for the first time. Can you still call them high yield? That’s the question. At what level do you say this isn’t high yield? In some people’s minds, that may have been 7 percent, and we blew through 7 percent. But there is an argument that could be made that it will go even lower: Treasury rates are absolutely low, and the Fed is pretty committed to keeping them low. Right now, the difference in yields between high-yield bonds and Treasurys are at historical averages. So that’s one reason you could argue that the spread between the two could go tighter. And we have a very low default rate in the market, about 2 percent, and it will probably stay in that area. Why do you think defaults will stay so low? Defaults were at 1 percent temporarily, but now they’re at 2 percent. The historical average is over 4 percent. Companies have paid down debt and are generating strong cash flow. Since 2008, companies have focused on shoring up their balance sheets. They’re either sitting on cash, or they are doing conservative things with it. What about the weak economy? We’re kind of grinding along with tepid growth, say 2 percent. That is actually pretty good for a high-yield company because most of their balance sheets aren’t predicated on having to grow into them. The market really doesn’t need robust growth to perform well. Are you surprised by how strong high-yield bonds have done this year? I think returns are already ahead of where I would have anticipated for the full year. We were kind of at high single-digits expectations, and now we’re at 12 percent. That’s been driven by a drop in Treasury yields, a tighter spread between yields on Treasurys and high-yield bonds, and you have the coupon payments, and you’ve had a benign default environment. It’s not too late to get in? You still are collecting a 6.3, 6.5 percent yield. High yield is kind of in a sweet spot between the low, low yields on Treasurys and investment-grade bonds and the perceived volatility of the equity market. But we shouldn’t be expecting another 12 percent over the next year. Mathematically, it’s difficult to get there, yes. I think most people have realistic expectations: They’re not trying to get double-digit returns. Answers edited for content and clarity. AP

Yields jump with stimulus

The Dow’s chips are down

The Dow is this year’s loser. It’s trailing the performance of the other major market indexes this year. The Dow Jones industrial average also trails the pack since March 9, 2009 — the market’s lowest point after the 2008 financial crisis. The 30 blue chip stocks in the index are intended to broadly represent the U.S. stock market and, by extension, the U.S. economy. And the economic recovery has been weak. The economy didn’t take off when the recession ended in June 2009. Growth has never been slower in the three years following an economic downturn. After a Labor Department report showed employers added fewer than 100,000 jobs last month, pressure for the Federal Reserve to act began to rise. On Thursday the Fed

announced a third round of bond purchases intended to lower long-term interest rates to spur borrowing and spending. Since the market hit bottom, the performance of the large-cap stocks in the Dow has trailed that of the tech-heavy Nasdaq and the small-cap Russell 2000 index, both up 149 percent. Small-cap stocks are among the first to rise at the start of an economic recovery because they are more nimble operationally and generally invest in their growth as a recovery gains momentum. Still, it’s hard to fault how far the Dow has come. The index closed above 13,500 Thursday, which is within 625 points of its all-time high set in October 2007. The broad market Standard & Poor’s 500 index closed at 1460, which is 7 percent shy of its all-time high set the same month.

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18.53 8

32.29

29.40

1.08

3.8

s 15.8 +53.12

0.5

2.2

M&T Bank

MTB

66.40 0

94.38

94.80

4.06

4.5

s 24.2 +33.81

0.8

3.0

McDonalds Corp

MCD

83.74 5 102.22

91.70

0.68

0.7

-8.6 +8.93

3 13.4

3.1

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NBTB

17.05 8

24.10

22.12

0.27

1.2

0.0 +22.70

3.9

3.6

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NXST

5.53 0

9.82

9.99

0.49

5.2

s 27.4 +55.61

0.5

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PNC Financial

PNC

44.74 0

67.89

66.78

2.98

4.7

s 15.8 +37.22

1.3

2.4

PPL Corp

PPL

26.68 7

30.27

29.07

-0.17

-0.6

-1.2 +8.19

-5.9

5.0

11.3 +26.84

Penna REIT

PEI

6.50 0

17.42

17.11

0.69

4.2

s 63.9 +89.02

-9.9

...

3.7

PepsiCo

PEP

58.50 8

73.66

70.46

-1.64

-2.3

2.8

3.1

Philip Morris Intl

60.45 9

93.60

89.48

0.65

0.7

s 14.0 +36.94

1 26.9a

3.8 3.3

6.2 +17.84

Procter & Gamble

59.07 0

68.98

69.16

0.64

0.9

3.7 +14.43

2.9

Prudential Fncl

PRU

42.45 8

65.17

58.63

1.44

2.5

s 17.0 +24.11

-7.1

2.5

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SLM

10.91 0

16.89

16.78

0.84

5.3

s 25.2 +27.53

2 -18.3

3.0

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SLMBP 39.00 0

50.35

49.88

0.83

1.7

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0.0

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4.5

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TJX

25.47 0

46.67

46.46

0.61

1.3

s 44.0 +75.61

1 25.5

1.0

UGI Corp

UGI

24.07 9

31.51

30.56

-0.38

-1.2

3.9 +9.83

6.5

3.5

Verizon Comm

34.65 9

46.41

44.53

0.81

1.9

11.0 +30.70

6.3

4.6

WalMart Strs

WMT

49.94 0

75.24

74.50

0.68

0.9

s 24.7 +45.70

1 13.2

2.1

Weis Mkts

WMK

36.52 7

45.96

42.40

0.17

0.4

2.8

6.2 +13.46

3.8

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52-WK HIGH LOW

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TICKER

FRIDAY NAV

WK CHG

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4WK

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Rank: Fund’s letter grade compared with others in the same performance group; an A indicates fund performed in the top 20 percent; an E, in the bottom 20 percent.

Winners of QE3

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CHANGE 1MO 3MO 1YR

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Air Products

4.92 9

1WK

150

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TICKER

FRIDAY YIELD

149

Source: FactSet Data through Sept. 13

COMPANY

149

S&P 500

Nasdaq

-0.08 0.13 -0.05 0.05 -0.32 0.08

3-month T-Bill 1-year T-Bill 6-month T-Bill 2-year T-Note 5-year T-Note

107

Russell 2000

0.01 0.09 $ 2,500 min (888) 785-5578

1.74 3.59 2.91 4.28 6.29 1.02

TREASURYS

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1WK

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utilities, which are covered by the Dow Jones transportation average and Dow Jones utility average .

MIN INVEST PHONE

YIELD

FRIDAY YIELD

U.S. BOND INDEXES

The Dow lags: The 30 stocks in the Dow represent all industries, with the exception of transportation and Performance Year-to-date:

Treasury yields rose after the Federal Reserve launched its latest round of stimulus for the economy. The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed above 1.8 percent after ending the prior week at 1.67 percent. When yields rise, rates on various consumer loans often follow. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was 3.55 percent last week, close to its record low of 3.49 percent.

52-WEEK LOW HIGH

AVG. BROKER RATING*

p P/E RATIO^

$44.97

$30.99

$53.46

1.4

Schnitzer Steel Industries (SCHN)

30.34

22.78

51.98

2.0

Nuance Communications (NUAN)

24.86

17.60

31.15

1.3

Convergys (CVG)

16.08

8.49

16.20

1.6

Lennar (LEN)

34.52

12.14

34.99

1.6

Steel Dynamics (STLD)

11.80

8.78

16.66

1.5

Concur Technologies (CNQR)

75.00

34.54

75.88

1.8

n/a

KKR (KKR)

14.63

8.95

15.50

1.3

CenturyLink (CTL)

42.60

31.16

43.43

1.3

Arrow Electronics (ARW)

36.82

25.71

43.39

1.4

Source: FactSet *1= buy; 2 = hold; 3 = sell ^ based on past 12 months results Data through Sept. 13

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S&P 500

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Russell 2000

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LEONARD PITTS JR.

KATHLEEN PARKER

On chicken, football and human rights

Good leaders aren’t always most likeable

WE ARE gathered here today to discuss two recent controversies about same-sex marriage. One comes from the world of pigskin, the other from the world of chicken fat. You are surely familiar with the latter. It unfolded a few weeks ago over comments by Dan Cathy, president of Chickfil-A. In interviews with the Biblical Recorder newspaper and radio host Ken Coleman, he confirmed his company’s opposition to same-sex marriage. “Guilty as charged,” he told the paper. Cathy’s comments kicked off one of those only-in-America firestorms. Gay rights groups denounced the fast-food chain. Conservatives responded with a Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, which reportedly drove the company to record sales. Gay rights activists held a “kiss-in” that was less successful. The mayors of San Francisco, Chicago and Boston pronounced Chick-fil-A unwelcome in their towns. Conservative pundits noted, correctly, that an elected official who seeks to punish an unpopular opinion tramples the First Amendment. The Jim Henson Co. withdrew the Muppets from promotional deals with the restaurant chain. And, oh yeah, some idiot carrying a bag filled with Chick-fil-A sandwiches walked into the Washington offices of the conservative Family Research Council where he shot and wounded a guard. “I don’t like your politics,” he reportedly said. That’s a lot of furor over one man’s opinion. And you have to wonder why Dan Cathy’s views were news. Chick-filA’s conservative Christian orientation has been known for years — it supports groups such as the FRC and even closes on Sundays. So Cathy’s comments, objectionable as they are to supporters of marriage equality, did not really tell us anything new. Which brings us to pigskin. It seems one Emmett C. Burns Jr., a Maryland state lawmaker, recently wrote Steve Bisciotti, owner of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens, insisting that he “inhibit” one of his players, Brendon Ayanbadejo, who has been working in support of gay marriage. The Ravens refused, and Burns’ letter brought him a ton of condemnation, most notably from another player, Chris Kluwe of the Minnesota Vikings, who penned a profane, yet cogent reply online. For what it’s worth, if the Ravens wanted to punish Ayanbadejo, they theoretically could. Sports leagues have broad latitude to police behavior deemed “detrimental” to the game. John Rocker was banished from baseball for 14 days in 2000 for remarks offensive to gay people, foreigners and minorities. Kobe Bryant was fined $100,000 in 2011 for using an anti-gay slur. But the NFL has taken no such action here. To the contrary, Ayanbadejo says he has been overwhelmed by support from his teammates and other players. Think about that: the NFL is a temple of testosterone, a shrine to manly men doing manly things and as such, you would expect it to be ground zero of heebie-jeebies over all things gay. Apparently, it is not. Apologies to Sam Cooke, then, but a change has come. What else can you conclude when even young conservatives such as Meghan McCain now disavow conservatism’s opposition to marriage equality? Or when you consider that in 1995, only 27 percent of us supported it and now half of us do? This is not to say the battle is won. It is not. Still, things being as they are, one finds it difficult to worry overmuch about a bunch of people who think buying chicken sandwiches can forestall what seems increasingly inevitable. Every revolution has its dead-enders who bring up the rear, fighting for the lost cause. But the trajectory of this particular revolution seems clear. So the headline here is not the old news that Dan Cathy opposes this human right, but the pleasant surprise that Brendon Ayanbadejo does not.

ONE OF the great fallacies of politics — and life — is that one must be liked to be effective. It helps, just as it helps to be attractive or athletic or kind. But let’s be honest: It’s almost impossible to like candidates once you get to know them. Yet we dedicate an awful lot of time to measuring candidates’ likability and forcing them to pretend to be someone that some political consultant thinks we’ll admire. How often during the current season have we heard that Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney just isn’t likable? Sure, he’s smart, successful, a good family man, a thoroughly decent guy, but we just don’t like him all that much. A few days ago, a Reuters/Ipsos poll was released with this headline: “Obama gets high marks on likability, weak on economy.” Well, that clears things up. The economy is tanking, but he’s a nice guy — more likable than Romney by 50 percent to 30 percent, according to the poll. Forty-one percent of respondents said they believe Obama “understands people like me.” Only 28 percent said the same about Romney. The same poll also found that 75 percent of respondents believe the economy is on the wrong track, compared to 17 percent who think it’s doing all right. Who are these people? This ridiculous matrix for assessing a candidate’s qualifications for office is the inevitable offspring of the cultural coupling of narcissism and attention deficit disorder, otherwise defined as an inability to think for more than two minutes about anything more complicated than oneself. Thus, “like me” might be the two most dangerous words in the American lexicon. “Like me, please” has become the operative prerogative of campaigns, essentially forcing politicians to pander so that we can dislike them even more. Of all the pandering we despise — whether to minorities, single mothers, or Bikers for Biden — the most despicable is pandering to the poor. Ah, yes, we’ve all been there: Walking miles in the snow with tattered shoes, driving rusted-out cars and fishing furniture from Dumpsters. These last two notches on the totem pole of “been there, done that” were submitted by Michelle Obama during her convention speech by way of etching a sketch of her and Barack’s premillionaire lives. Didn’t we all drive crummy cars (if we had one)? And didn’t we all cruise the neighborhood at night looking for discarded tables and couches? Similarly, Ann Romney invoked her early married days when she and Mitt used an ironing board for a dining room table. In trying to neutralize the impression that the Romneys were born rich and a little too lucky, Ann took a tour of Wales, where her grandfather had been a coal miner. All these reminiscences were aimed, of course, at being “likable,” as though we need our leaders to have been poor or to have struggled in some pedestrian way. Anyone who has taken a breath has struggled, if not always financially. As Ann Romney told me in an interview not long ago, “We couldn’t be doing this if we weren’t successful.” Now there’s an honest statement. While we’re at it, let’s defer to Joan Didion’s observation that it’s not as though we’ve all been “gazing down 600 years of rolled lawns.” She was referring to the fact that, with rare exceptions, most of us are only a generation or two away from the kind of struggles no one wishes to revisit. My own maternal grandparents grew most of what they ate and sometimes it wasn’t much. My paternal grandmother was raised in a convent because her parents couldn’t afford to feed their 11th child. These facts make me no more qualified for public office — or more likable — than the other fact that I adopted a discarded blind poodle. Then again ...

Leonard Pitts Jr. is a columnist for the Miami Herald, 1 Herald Plaza, Miami, Fla. 33132. Readers may write to him via email at lpittsmiamiherald.com.

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This 1862 photo made available by the Library of Congress shows soldiers next to a lone grave after the Battle of Antietam near Sharpsburg, Md. When dawn broke along Antietam Creek on Sept. 17, 1862, cannon volleys launched a Civil War battle that would leave 23,000 casualties on the single bloodiest day in U.S. history and mark a crucial pivot point in the war.

Casualties from the Battle of Antietam near the church of the pacifist Dunker sect near Sharpsburg, Md.

Dead Confederate soldiers lie in a ditch after the Battle of Antietam.

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By CHRISTOPHER SULLIVAN

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HARPSBURG, Md. — From as far away as Minnesota, Colorado and Ohio they came, more than 30 members of the Bloss and Mitchell families who converged on the hallowed Civil War fighting grounds of rural Maryland. • John McKnight Bloss, now 81, had just parked his RV at a campground when he tried to sum up what this gathering of his clan was about. He’s been researching his namesake great-grandfather, who was wounded four times during Civil War battles, including the epic fight along meandering Antietam Creek150 years ago — and he wanted the younger generation to “understand the sacrifices that were made.”

Antietam near Sharpsburg Robert Mitchell Menuet — what James McPherspoke proudly of Barton son, the eminent Civil War Mitchell, his ancestor who historian, has called “arserved alongside John Bloss guably ... THE event of the in the 27th Indiana Volunwar.” teer Infantry and suffered a Pondering the “one-in-alife-shortening wound at million” opportunity that Antietam — one of the the Indiana infantrymen 23,000 casualties that made seized, the Princeton prothe battle on Sept. 17, 1862, fessor said he understood the single bloodiest day in their family members’ exU.S. history. • But somecitement. thing more particular drew “They can take pride in the descendants to Marywhat they did,” he said in land. an interview, “but also They cheered the openmarvel at the accidental ing last month of an exhibit nature of it.” in nearby Frederick showcasing a simple action their ••• forebears took that helped Americans north and change the course of the war south had endured a year — and with it, perhaps, the and a half of brutal Civil course of America’s history War. as one nation, indivisible. A cannon in front of the Best Farm outside of By September 1862, the The exhibit’s centerpiece Frederick, Md. where Gen. Robert E. Lee drafted weariness and worry of its was a two-page document orders detailing his plans for the Sept. 1862 Con- ups and downs showed in — “something that has his federate invasion of Maryland. soldiers’ troubled letters fingerprints on it,” said home, in newspapers’ jitMitchell’s great-great-grandson. tery overreactions to each development, in the hagIt’s a handwritten copy of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s secret gard face of Abraham Lincoln. Special Orders No. 191, detailing the Southern comAfter a promising spring when Union soldiers and mander’s audacious plans for an invasion of enemy ter- sailors had a series of successes, major reversals in the ritory that would propel the Confederates to victory. summer crushed Northern morale. An offensive by Carelessly left behind as Lee’s army marched north, McClellan nearly reached the gates of the Confederate the copy was spotted in a field by the Indianans, and capital of Richmond, but stalled. Lee drove the federals Lee’s name jumped out as Mitchell and Bloss read it. back. When the rebels then thrashed a large Union arWhen they passed their stunning find up the chain of my at Manassas, Va., despair and panic engulfed Washcommand, Lee’s counterpart, the famously cautious ington, D.C., just 20 miles away. Union Gen. George McClellan, exclaimed, “Now I know what to do!” Four days later came the cataclysmic clash along the See ANTIETAM, Page 2E

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“The Union cause is doomed,” a newspaper warned flatly, and a visitor to the anguished Lincoln reported the president “felt ready to hang himself.” Nor were battlefield setbacks and ineffective military leadership the only concerns weighing on the president’s mind. Lincoln knew that European powers were closely monitoring the war. A naval blockade had cut into trade between the South’s cotton suppliers and the British textile industry, costing many jobs there. Both London and Paris were openly considering mediation to end the war and recognition of the Confederacy. At home, with a midterm vote looming, Lincoln faced a restive electorate. If “Peace Democrats” could win the U.S. House, calls would grow louder to let the Confederacy go, to abandon the failed ideal of union. Straining to be heard, meanwhile, were abolitionists urging Lincoln to fight on — and demanding that the South’s enslaved millions be freed. They didn’t know that Lincoln had already settled this question in his mind. Back in July, he had drafted a preliminary emancipation proclamation but kept it to himself until he met with cabinet members. Their advice? Don’t issue the proclamation “until you can give it to the country supported by military success,” Secretary of State William Seward said. So, like European intervention and the election’s outcome, the enormous question of emancipation would wait to be answered — along with the very future of the United States as a nation. And the answer would only come on a battlefield. ••• A few colonial-style buildings surrounded by well-kept cropland mark the historic Best Farm outside Frederick. A few weeks ago, visitors ignored a misty rain to explore where Lee had set up temporary headquarters. A drawn-out war, Lee knew, favored the better-supplied and more populous North, and so he hoped a thrust directly into the Union, threatening its cities, would cap the South’s latest victories. Never averse to risk, Lee made a fateful decision while camped at the farm (now part of Monocacy National Battlefield, host of the lost orders exhibit): He would divide his army into four parts. While portions of the Con-

federate force would move deeper into Maryland, others would capture the federal garrison at Harper’s Ferry (now West Virginia), and then all would reunite to advance toward Pennsylvania. He detailed the bold plan in Special Orders 191 and had copies distributed to commanders. After reading the top-secret order, one recipient sewed his copy into his coat lining, one burned his, and Gen. James Longstreet wadded his up and chewed it like plugs of tobacco. But, almost incredibly, when the army marched from Frederick to carry out the order, something “freakish” happened: One copy was somehow dropped. Tucked in an envelope, which also contained a few cigars, the two pages fell in a field under a locust tree where soon afterward the Union army, slowly shadowing the invaders, moved in. The 27th Indiana was part of that army, and Sgt. John Bloss picks up the story in a letter home: “Corporal Mitchell was very fortunate at Frederick. He found General Lee’s plan of attack on Md and what each division of his army was to do. I was with him when he found it and read it first. I seen its importance and took it to the Col. He immediately took it to General Gordon, he said it was worth a Mint of Money & sent it to General McClellan.” George McClellan was a fascinating, confounding figure. His skill in organizing and preparing troops was what made Lincoln elevate him to command, even though the president had long been frustrated by another defining trait of “Little Mac” — his paralyzing deliberateness and tendency to grossly exaggerate the forces he faced. But now, receiving the Confederate commander’s order electrified McClellan. With his larger force, his plan was to strike the widely separated parts of the Southern army, defeating them one by one. Unsympathetic historians, of whom there are many, say McClellan failed to exploit his windfall, again through delay. In any event, Union forces did pick up their pace, which surprised Lee. The federals clashed with Confederate units that Lee had sent into rugged passes on South Mountain, which leads to what would become the Antietam battlefield; the Northern forces prevailed, but the Southerners’ resistance bought Lee time — just enough to re-unify his army. And the two sides dug in for a showdown at Sharpsburg. ••• Dawn along Antietam Creek today only makes the unspoiled countryside more picturesque and welcoming. It’s a scene pho-

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tographed many times by Dave Maher, a volunteer battlefield guide drawn here for years from his home in Pennsylvania. Striding past a battlefield landmark — the little whitewashed church of the Dunkers, ironically a pacifist sect — he paused to conjure the shrieking shells and rebel yells that filled the air when combat commenced nearby at first light on Sept. 17, 1862. Hellish fighting would persist until darkness: at the soon ravaged church and adjacent woods, at a stone bridge over Antietam Creek that became a shooting gallery, in a head-high cornfield where bullets and cannister shot flew so thick that one survivor said it looked afterward as if the stalks had been cut to the ground with a knife. The 12th Massachusetts regiment lost 67 percent killed and wounded, the 1st Texas Infantry, 82 percent. In the midst of this, attending endless ranks of hideously wounded men, was Clara Barton, the Union nurse who would found the Red Cross. One casualty begged for a drink, and she recalled, “I stooped to give it, and having raised him with my right hand, was holding the cup to his lips with my left, when I felt a sudden twitch of the loose sleeve of my dress (and) the poor fellow sprang from my hands and fell back quivering, in the agonies of death.” The fighting raged on and on — with McClellan ordering serial assaults and Lee shifting parts of his smaller force to meet each thrust. “The sun seemed almost to go backwards,” one tormented combatant observed, “and it appeared as if night would never come.” Mercifully, the sun did set at last — and yet when it rose on Sept. 18, both sides remained on the field. In this stalemate, everyone expected renewed fighting, but neither side launched a major attack. Then, during the night of the 18th, Lee’s army pulled back across the nearby Potomac into Virginia. Unionists hailed the retreat — “GREAT VICTORY,” a headline exulted — even though critics faulted McClellan for not pursuing and finishing off the rebels. They would fight on for more than two years. Meanwhile, around shaken Sharpsburg, barns and churches became hospitals for the legions of wounded, while burial details took up their monumental task. Corpses pitifully strewing the fighting ground became the prime subject for photographers sent by Matthew Brady, who, in a first for war coverage, exhibited the images at his gallery in New York.

“Before that, people had only seen those heroic portraits of men in battle,” said Maher, the guide, referring to engravings that illustrated popular journals. Some worried that Brady’s show might inflame antiwar sentiment, but instead the images of sacrifice seemed to stiffen resolve. “People saw how horrific this is and said, ‘We can’t stop this.’ And that began here at Antietam,” Maher said. Five days after the guns went silent at Antietam, on Sept. 22, Lincoln announced his preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. In doing so, he redefined the war — “from one to restore the Union into one to destroy the old Union and build a new one purged of human bondage,” as McPherson, the historian, wrote in “Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam.” The New York Tribune said the decree “marks not only an era in the progress of the nation, but an epoch in the history of the world.” The world soon received the news of the battle’s outcome and its consequences. In London, where Parliament had been poised to press an end to the American war that would recognize side-by-side nations across the Atlantic, the prime minister, Viscount Palmerston, now demurred: “We must continue merely to be onlookers.” A British newspaper termed the Emancipation Proclamation “an act only second in courage and probable results to the Declaration of Independence.” At home, when the midterm congressional elections were held just weeks later, a sweep by peace Democrats, which some had predicted before the battle, didn’t materialize; Lincoln’s Republicans held both houses of Congress. ••• It’s easy to see inevitability in events as consequential as the Antietam struggle. But many who’ve studied it, from participants to scholars generations later, dwell on the razor’s edge of chance or fate or providence on which this event teetered. Interestingly, Lincoln told his cabinet during the unsettled days back in July that he’d made a private vow to read the outcome of the next battle, for or against the North, as an indication of divine will on the question of emancipation. God, he concluded, had “decided this question in favor of the slaves.” Maj. Walter Taylor, an aide to Lee, also perceived a divine hand, but in a different place. He called the lost order a turning point and concluded, “It looks as if the good

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Dave Maher, wearing a uniform like those of Union army soldiers and carrying a replica Civil War rifle, stands in front of the simple white church building of the pacifist Dunker sect on the Antietam battlefield. The church was repaired after being badly damaged in the fighting on Sept. 17, 1862.

Lord had ordained that we should not succeed.” Looking back, Lee himself said, “Had the Lost Dispatch not been lost, and had McClellan continued his cautious policy for two or three days longer, I would have had all my troops concentrated on the Maryland side, stragglers up, men rested and intended then to attack McClellan, hoping the best results from (the) state of my troops and those of the enemy.” Today, some who promote the notion of American “exceptionalism” point to times when something unexplainable drops into the nation’s affairs, redirecting events away from the brink. Two writers who produced detailed “what if” scenarios imagining how history might have proceeded if Special Orders 191 had not been lost were asked about that notion. Harry Turtledove wrote “How Few Remain,” an alternative-history novel. In it, a rebel rather than a yank happens upon the dropped order, Lee’s army proceeds through Maryland, and there is no battle of Antietam. A later fight, in a spot of Lee’s choosing in Pennsylvania, brings a victory that establishes a Confederate nation. In an author’s note, Turtledove says, “Had those cigars and that order not been lost ... the world

would be a different place today.” And in an email interview, he adds, “Bismarck is supposed to have said something like, ‘God loves small children, drunkards, and the United States of America.’ We are very lucky that the landmass between Canada and Mexico didn’t break apart into two countries ...” It was not a novelist but a historian, McPherson, who wrote a chapter titled, “If the Lost Order Hadn’t Been Lost,” for a mighthave-been compilation edited by Robert Cowley called “What Ifs of American History.” In McPherson’s scenario, Lee’s order isn’t lost at all: Enhanced security in enemy territory prevents that. Again, Lee brings battle in Pennsylvania — at Gettysburg, but with a Confederate victory this time. It ends with Lincoln accepting foreign mediation and telling his cabinet in a choked voice: “Gentlemen, the United States no longer exists as one nation, indivisible.” But what about the “exceptionalism” question in this case? Is there something spooky about the almost unimaginable losing and finding of those two penciled pages? “There is something a little spooky about that. And I’ve never known how to put my feelings about that,” the historian said.

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OTHER OPINION: U.S. INTERESTS

Stay the course in Middle East

HE MIDDLE East is a big, fractious and unpredictable place. The United States was reminded of that fact last year, when a democracy movement came out of nowhere to shake the foundations of governments across the region. Some nasty new evidence emerged this week when violence erupted at three U.S. diplomatic offices and left four Americans dead in Libya. The violence, which coincided with the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, drew fuel from an anti-Islamic video made in the United States and was fanned by Muslim extremist groups seeking to undermine more secular leaders. Mobs attacked U.S. embassies in Egypt and Yemen, and a well-armed faction carried out a military assault on a consulate in Libya. All this might not have happened under the iron rule of Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak or Libya’s Moammar Gadhafi, both of whom were toppled last year. The attacks are no reason to mourn the passing of either dictator, but they make it clear that events in the Middle East are largely beyond our control. In the long run, the transition to democracy should be a net gain for American interests as well as human rights. But it could take some grim detours. The priorities now are to upgrade security wherever

American personnel are stationed, to bring the Libyan killers to justice and to let the Cairo government know it can’t abuse American interests with impunity. If they haven’t done so already, President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton need to inform Morsi that unless he disavows such criminality and acts to prevent its recurrence, he can’t expect the $1 billion in debt relief the administration had been assembling or the $1.3 billion Egypt gets each year in military aid. The choice is his. Considering that the attacks began on the 9/11 anniversary, the administration owes the public an investigation to determine if the State Department failed to take necessary security precautions. But the president’s handling of the aftermath has shown commendable restraint and resolve. The coming months and years will be perilous ones for a part of the world that is just beginning to follow the democratic shift that has occurred elsewhere. A bigger role for ordinary citizens will mean less certainty for everyone, including the United States. The smart policy for Americans is to accept that we can’t control everything, reaffirm our determination to uphold our interests, and keep a cool head. We’ll need it. Chicago Tribune

QUOTE OF THE DAY “None of the people involved were thinking about getting up for church Sunday morning.” Bill Bednar The 93-year-old Plymouth resident reflected on a barroom shooting incident in the borough early last Sunday during which one person was killed and two others critically wounded.

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Keep air clean with new codes

HEN President Nixon signed the Clean Air Act in 1970, polluters said the cost of compliance would be devastating. Yet 42 years later the nation has reaped both health and economic benefits from the act and from the improvements made to it in 1990. The Environmental Protection Agency says the landmark law’s first 20 years prevented 205,000 premature deaths, 672,000 cases of bronchitis, 21,000 cases of heart disease and 18 million child respiratory illnesses. Since 1990, lead in the air has dropped by 92 percent and toxic emissions from industry have been cut by 1.7 million tons a year - while the gross domestic product grew by 64 percent. The nation still burns coal for electricity, and factory smokestacks still dot the horizon. In other words, industry adjusted to the Clean Air Act, just as it will adjust to Allegheny County’s first revision of air pollution guidelines in 24

years. Yet some businesses have objected to the updated county code that was produced after two years of discussion and compromise by the 22-member Air Toxics Guidelines Task Force. In June the panel of industry, environment and regulatory representatives unanimously recommended that the code be adopted by the board of health. By the time the public comment period ended Aug. 13, the county had received 226 written responses on the proposal. More than 200 favored the revision, while 13 from companies and business groups called for rejection or delay. Also, last month the county’s Air Quality Citizens Advisory Committee, five of whose seven members are industry attorneys and representatives, voted 5-1 with one abstention against the code. None of that should stop the board of health from approving the plan at its Sept. 19 meeting. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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We all want more time, but do we really appreciate it? THE FUNNY thing about writing a book is that everyone asks you, “When’s it being published?” and then it’s published and you go on tour telling people it’s published and next thing you know, everyone is sick of you. If I already have exceeded that point, my sincere apologies, even though it’s been only about two weeks since the new book (called “The Time Keeper”) came out. But before I thankfully fall off the publicity wagon, I do want to say why I chose the theme of this novel. Because, books aside, I believe this is a preeminent issue of our lives. Everyone wants more time. Few of us appreciate it. Think about your average day. It likely begins with an alarm clock. Then the radio tells you the time. You slip on your watch. You turn on your cell phone. The morning TV has the time on the screen. Your car dashboard has a clock. You arrive at work either early or late. And then the hour-counting begins. No one has enough time. Everyone wants to be more efficient. Time flies. Time’s a wasting. Twitter and Facebook are like espresso beans to our communication. Don’t waste time. Time fades away. Yet for all our increased efficiency, no one is satisfied, and everyone keeps trying to live longer (presumably so that they can text more). We chase time; we never catch it.

COMMENTARY MITCH ALBOM I certainly have lived this way. I now regret much of it. I am trying, in my middle years, to undo the pattern. When you lose loved ones, when your family members grow sick and feeble, you can’t help but wonder what you are doing with your time. And why we spend so many days counting the hours instead of making the hours count. In my book research, I tried to learn when “telling time” actually began. Most feel it was somewhere between 3000 and 4000 BC. No one person gets credit for being the first – the way Thomas Edison gets the light bulb or Guglielmo Marconi gets the wireless. But somebody did it. Somebody started counting the years. And once we started counting them, we started counting them down. And everything changed. In “The Time Keeper,” I imagined the first person to ever measure time, a young, curious boy who puts a stick in the sand and marks its shadow in the sun. He becomes the mythical Father Time, and is banished to a cave as penance for his creation. When he returns to Earth, in our time, he must convince a man who wants to freeze himself to avoid death that this is not the way life is supposed to unfold. “There is a reason God limits our days,”

he explains. What is the reason? “To make each one precious.” And this point often escapes us. We want to live forever, but if we did, nothing would mater. We’d never have to decide between things. It’s the limit to our days that forces us to chose how we will spend the hours – and often determines a good life from a sad one. I learned recently about the drowning death of a friend’s child. The boy was not yet 3 years old. It was unspeakably horrible. And yet the emotion that child has evoked – the sympathy, the love, the renewed dedication to family – prove that his brief time was not wasted. I also spoke recently to a retiring auto dealer named Howard Cooper, who decided, after 47 successful years in business in Ann Arbor, to reward his employees with $1,000 for every year they worked. With 89 employees, some who had been there decades, you can imagine the bill. Yet for all of them, time paid off handsomely. And Cooper, 83, showed true appreciation for his abundant years. There’s an old expression, “Life is what happens while you’re busy making plans.” As the ink formally dries on a new book, I’m hoping it leads its writer to do less of the planning and more of the living. Mitch Albom is a columnist for the Detroit Free Press. Readers may write to him at: Detroit Free Press, 600 W. Fort St., Detroit, MI 48226, or via email at malbom@freepress.com.

Barletta has a duty to constituents to debate Stilp FORTY DAYS ago Gene Stilp challenged incumbent Republican Congressman Lou Barletta to a series of nine debates. Stilp, the Democratic nominee for Congress in the 11th Congressional District, suggests debates be held throughout the “gerry loumandered” district that now covers nine counties, stretching from Wyoming County and the Back Mountain region of Luzerne County southwest along a narrow corridor to within a stone’s throw of the Maryland line. ONLY 50 DAYS remain until voters in the 11th Congressional District and those in the 50 states make their way to the polls on Nov. 6 to freely elect the president of the United States and their representatives to the 113th Congress. IN 17 DAYS President Barack Obama will meet former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in their first of three presidential debates. The forums were announced on Oct. 31, 2011 by the Commission on Presidential Debates, a nonprofit corporation established in 1987, and no presidential candidate would dare evade them. Yet, in response to Stilp’s challenge we’ve not heard BOO from Lou. Why would Barletta be hesitant to debate Stilp? The 11th District heretofore anchored firmly in Northeastern Pennsylvania (since pre-1940) was dramatically dissected this year, shedding Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Pittston to add as many Republicans as possible in a cynical attempt to protect the otherwise vulnerable Barletta (See: “The Wall Street Journal,” April 11, 2012). Our once compact and very influential 11th Congressional District encompassing

KEVIN BLAUM IN THE ARENA much of NEPA is no more. See for yourself: www.govtrack.us/congress/members/PA/11. In a debate, Stilp would probably make that clear. Barletta also supported the budget plan of U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (Mitt Romney’s running mate) that eviscerates Medicare, America’s health insurance plan for those 65 and older, and replaces it with an inadequate voucher for future recipients to carry hat-in-hand to private insurance companies in an attempt to purchase some coverage. Stilp would likely make that clear as well. “Crystal.” Earlier this year, Barletta also voted for a defense appropriation bill that would adversely affect funding for the Tobyhanna Army Depot, the largest employer in Barletta’s district and in all of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Barletta said his vote on the defense bill was an error. No kidding. Worse, however, it demonstrates Barletta is asleep at the switch and was not monitoring this important legislation from its inception through development. It is what a representative must do. Stilp also might point that out. Repeatedly. Stilp supports the Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) that provides coverage for pre-existing conditions, allowing young adults to remain on their parents’ insurance plans, closing the “doughnut hole” for seniors and preventing a terrible illness from bankrupting American families.

In July 2010, candidate Barletta proposed five debates with his opponent, U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski. Now the incumbent congressman, Barletta seems to be hoping he can duck the Stilp challenge. Incredibly, Barletta says, “From day one, I have stood for full repeal of ‘Obamacare.’ ” Lou Barletta is a graduate of Hazleton High School and a former Hazleton city council member, businessman and mayor. A native of Luzerne County, Gene Stilp graduated from St. Nicholas High School and King’s College in Wilkes-Barre before earning his law degree from the George Mason School of Law in Arlington, Va. Eager to debate, Stilp resides in Middle Paxton Township, outside Harrisburg in Dauphin County, where he also is a volunteer firefighter, emergency medical technician and a well-known taxpayer activist. In July 2010, candidate Barletta proposed five debates with his opponent, U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski. Now the incumbent congressman, Barletta seems to be hoping he can duck the Stilp challenge. Given the record, I can understand why Barletta might be nervous about debating Stilp. Our newspapers, television stations, The League of Women Voters and PBS stations up and down the 11th Congressional District have a civic responsibility to arrange three televised debates. It’s their duty. They must prepare the venues, invite the candidates and, like the Commission on Presidential Debates, dare them not to show. Kevin Blaum’s column on government, life and politics appears every Sunday. Contact him at kblaum@timesleader.com.

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very day the newspaper and area news broadcasts report on violent crimes occurring in Luzerne County. Shootings, stabbings, robberies and violent assaults seemingly are becoming more frequent. In doing a little research, I found a direct correlation between unemployment rates and violent crime. While the published unemployment in Luzerne County is 9.9 percent, the real unemployment rate is between 18 percent and 20 percent. This breeds frustration and stress in workers who want to work but are struggling to keep their homes and lifestyles. I noted an amazing statistic: Chicago has the same unemployment figure as Luzerne County. In recent weeks the death toll in Afghanistan reached 2,000; during the same time period of the war in Afghanistan there were more than 5,000 murders in Chicago – 2.5 times the rate of those killed in Afghanistan. Our soldiers in Afghanistan apparently are safer than people walking the streets of Chicago. Something is wrong with this picture. This is the city that President Obama bragged about being a shining example for large cities to follow. Another contributing factor is the large influx of poor people from New York City and Philadelphia. Most of them are good people, just trying to find a better home and environment in which to live; welfare, food stamps and rent subsidies go much further here compared to the big cities. The problem is the drug dealers, drug users and gang members follow these people to intimidate and take advantage of the entire population. Our police departments do as good a job as possible, but citizens have to step up and take responsibility for selfprotection and push the ad-

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ministrators of our county and schools to take action to curb this violence.

has not voted before or who has changed residence. Susan Nasrani Policy chairwoman Hazleton Branch American Association of University Women

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ould-be voters can get voter registration forms at any of the libraries in Luzerne County thanks to the efforts of the Hazleton Branch of the American Association of University Women. Addresses for each county election board are attached to the form. Registration must be into the county election board by Oct. 9. Free voter ID card information also is available. Unless the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules otherwise, each voter when voting must produce a state-approved photo ID, which includes driver’s license (expired no more than 12 months), current U.S. passport, military ID or a college ID with expiration date. If you have none of the former, a free voter ID card can be obtained at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s driver’s license centers. If you do not have a birth certificate with a raised seal but were born in Pennsylvania, you only have to give your Social Security number and proof of residency (i.e. a utility bill in your name) to obtain a photo ID at the nearest driver’s license center. The Hazleton Branch of AAUW, under the direction of President Karen Graziano and me, want to make voter registration accessible for everyone who wants to vote and who

Bonham Center enjoys parade

n behalf of the Bonham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s administration, staff and residents, we express our sincere gratitude for the many wonderful people in the Shickshinny, Huntington, Hunlock Creek and Benton areas. On Aug. 16, our residents enjoyed a full-sized parade – one that encircled our entire campus twice. Many groups and individuals from our facility and community volunteered their time, bringing a special evening to our residents. A special thank-you goes to the Huntington Fire Police for traffic control. We also thank the Hunlock Creek fire and rescue truck, the “Bonnieville” rubber-tired train, the “Lemonade Girls” float, the Girl Scouts, Knights of Columbus and those people driving antique tractors, the trike, quad, “gator” and monster truck. Also, a special thank-you goes to Scott Quinn and the Northwest High School marching band, flag twirlers and cheerleaders for their wonderful performances. In addition, thank you to the “neon” clown, “Cruella” and her Dalmatian, Donald Duck, the beautiful horse and rider, our banner carriers and numerous adults with pets, strollers, etc. Finally, thank you to the dozens of children

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dressed in their various Disney and princess costumes; their smiles and excitement still have our residents talking! As you know, nursing home care recently has been in the headlines. We realize that insurance changes, Medicare/ Medicaid changes, federal guidelines, etc., are affecting the long-term health care field. However, we at Bonham still believe that our seniors deserve the utmost care in this season of life. Just as seasons of the year change, seasons of our lives change as well. Helping our elderly population adjust to their new season is our mission. We believe that the joy, meaning and purpose we offer our residents provides them with an environment “as near to home” as possible. Brenda J. Yaple and Daryl Birdsall The Bonham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Activity Department Stillwater

WBA debate team deserves funding

he Wilkes-Barre Area School Board in its most recent budget has completely defunded the awardwinning Meyers Speech and Debate Team. While it is understandable in our current cash crunch that every avenue of the budget must be reviewed, a complete defunding of this program in June 2012 is unwarranted and without merit. Any Wilkes-Barre Area junior/senior high school student may join the team, which is led by attorneys Kimberly and Ruth Borland, and based at Meyers High School. Each student is exposed to a wide array of literature, politics and philosophy at events that take place at regional high schools and some major universities on the East Coast. Students also may qualify for state and na-

ing an explanation for the lack of communication, the reason for a complete defunding and a demand for reinstatement of those funds. How is it possible that a school district charged with educating our children completely defunds an academic program of such excellence and merit? Perhaps all extraschool activities should be defunded in the interest of fairness, including all sports programs. It is time for our school district to fulfill its mission posted on its website. We encourage all Wilkes-Barre Area parents to read that mission statement and force the school board to uphold it, so it does not become an empty slogan.

tional tournaments. Past and present team members have competed in these tournaments, culminating with the team’s co-national championship in 2008. Further, many students have received scholarships to major universities as a result of their experiences with this program. All of this is at no cost to the students, which currently stands at 47 members. The team is supported by a volunteer coaching staff, alumni and parent group. Their time, money, transportation and practice sessions (two a week) are at no cost to the school district. The money received from the school district accounts for only one-third of the yearly costs of the team’s travel, lodging and tournament fees. The remaining two-thirds of the budget comes from the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tournament held at Meyers High School each January, which hosts as many as 400 students from around the Northeastern United States, and from private contributions. Announcement of the defunding for the this valued program was not released to the Borlands until seven hours prior to the board meeting of Sept. 10. As a result, the board’s chamber was filled to capacity with students, alumni, coaches, and parents seek-

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Obama’s incoherence puts us at risk of war THERE ARE two positions one can take regarding the Iranian nuclear program: (a) it doesn’t matter, we can deter them, or (b) it does matter, we must stop them. In my view, the first position – that we can contain Iran as we did the Soviet Union – is totally wrong, a product of wishful thinking and misread history. But at least it’s internally coherent. What is incoherent is President Obama’s position. He declares the Iranian program intolerable – “I do not have a policy of containment; I have a policy to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon” – yet stands by as Iran rapidly approaches nuclearization. A policy so incoherent, so knowingly and obviously contradictory, is a declaration of weakness and passivity. And this, as security analyst Anthony Cordesman, Mideast expert James Phillips and others have argued, can increase the chance of war. It creates, writes Cordesman, “the same conditions that helped trigger World War II – years of negotiations and threats, where the threats failed to be taken seriously until war became all too real.” This has precipitated the current U.S.-Israeli crisis, sharpened by the president’s rebuff of the Israeli prime minister’s request for a meeting during his upcoming U.S. visit. Ominous new developments; no Obama response. Alarm bells going off everywhere; Obama plays deaf. The old arguments, old excuses, old pretensions have become ridiculous: (1) Sanctions. The director of national intelligence testified to Congress at the beginning of the year that they had zero effect in slowing the nuclear program. Now the International Atomic Energy Agency reports (Aug. 30) that the Iranian nuclear program, far from slowing, is actually accelerating. Iran has doubled the number of high-speed centrifuges at Fordow, the facility outside Qom built into a mountain to make it impregnable to air attack. Last week, the IAEA reported Iranian advances in calculating the explosive power of an atomic warhead. It noted once again Iran’s refusal to allow inspection of its weapons testing facility at Parchin, and cited satellite evidence of Iranian attempts to clean up and hide what’s gone on there. The administration’s ritual

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COMMENTARY CHARLES KRAUTHAMMER response is that it has imposed the toughest sanctions ever. So what? They’re a means, not an end. And they’ve had no effect on the nuclear program. (2) Negotiations. The latest, supposedly last-ditch round of talks in Istanbul, Baghdad, then Moscow has completely collapsed. The West even conceded to Iran the right to enrich – shattering a decade-long consensus and six Security Council resolutions demanding its cessation. Iran’s response? Contemptuous rejection. Why not? The mullahs have strung Obama along for more than three years and still see no credible threat emanating from the one country that could disarm them. (3) Diplomatic isolation. The administration boasts that Iran is becoming increasingly isolated. Really? Only two weeks ago, 120 nations showed up in Tehran for a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement – against U.S. entreaties not to attend. Even the United Nations secretary-general attended – after the administration implored him not to. Which shows you what American entreaties are worth today. And the farcical nature of Iran’s alleged isolation. The Obama policy is in shambles. Which is why Cordesman argues that the only way to prevent a nuclear Iran without war is to establish a credible military threat to make Iran recalculate and reconsider. That means U.S. red lines: deadlines beyond which Washington will not allow itself to be strung, as well as benchmark actions that would trigger a response, such as the further hardening of Iran’s nuclear facilities to the point of invulnerability and, therefore, irreversibility. Which made all the more shocking Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s recent dismissal of the very notion of any U.S. red lines. No deadlines. No bright-line action beyond which Iran must not go. This is beyond feckless. The Obama policy is a double game: a rhetorical commitment to stopping Iran, yet real-life actions that everyone understands will allow Iran to go nuclear. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com.

attered and a bit narrow by today’s standards, they become relics. Yet B loyal fans of the game hold to Bob ‘Mr. Baseball’ Uecker’s outlook that any chair, no matter where situated in the stadium, is a great seat. Eh, buddy?

Democratic convention had strong female touch THE Democratic convention was a diverse chorus of conscience with a decidedly female face on it, which was nice to see because female elected officials in America are at the lowest numbers since the 1970s. There were profiles in courage, symbolized in epic fashion by former U.S. Rep Gabby Giffords reading the Pledge of Allegiance to close the convention. Sister Simone Campbell, organizer of the “Nuns on a Bus” tour in opposition to proposed Republican budget cuts, speaking only if Democrats allowed her to affirm her “prolife” position on abortion, said that “we went on the road to stand with struggling families and to lift up our Catholic sisters who serve them. Their work to alleviate suffering would be seriously harmed by the Romney-Ryan budget.” Democrats also gave a primetime spot to Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown law student who was not allowed by Republicans to testify before Congress and was called a “slut” by conservative radio commentator Rush Limbaugh for simply saying that

is rigged. Look around. Oil companies guzzle down billions in subsidies. Billionaires pay lower tax rates than their secreCOMMENTARY taries. Wall Street CEOs – the same ones who wrecked our contraception should be covered economy and destroyed millions of jobs – still strut around Conby employer health plans. From Bill Clinton’s “brass” to gress, no shame, demanding Michelle Obama’s elegance, the favors, and acting like we should thank them.” convention was masterfully Another of the party’s strong orchestrated, a testimony to women, former Michigan Gov. Democratic Party Chair DebJennifer Mulhern Granholm, orah Wasserman Schultz who electrified the crowd in a speech hails from my “hometown” of that singled out the number of six years, Delray Beach, Fla. Michelle Obama sounded the jobs that the auto bailout saved Democratic Party theme: “When in each state. “In Romney’s world cars get the elevators,” you’ve worked hard and done she said, “and workers get the well, and walked through that doorway of opportunity, you do shaft.” Former President Bill Clinton not slam it shut behind you; you surgically dismembered the reach back and you give other mendacious rhetoric of the folks the same chances that Republican Party in a historic helped you succeed.” Elizabeth Warren, running for speech. Dare I say the best of his life? Of course, if Obama is the U.S. Senate after Republicans in the Senate blocked her re-elected, the odds of Hillary nomination to head the consum- Clinton becoming the first woman president in 2016 rise suber protection agency that she stantially. created, talked of economic “Though I often disagree with morality. Warren is the primary target of the Koch Brothers and Republicans,” Bill Clinton said, “I never learned to hate them Wall Street in her race against the way the far right that now Sen. Scott Brown in Massachucontrols their party seems to setts. “People feel like the system is hate President Obama.” And then there was Obama, in rigged against them,” Warren a careful address, who spoke of said. “And here’s the painful the soul of his presidency by part: They’re right. The system

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quoting Abraham Lincoln. “While I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together,” said Obama, “I’m far more mindful of my own failings, knowing exactly what Lincoln meant when he said ‘I have been driven to my knees many times by the overwhelming conviction that I had no place else to go.’ ” And then there was this note of foreshadowing a full week before Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney disgracefully injected himself into an ongoing attack on the U.S. embassy in Libya before any facts had been known: “My opponent and his running mate are new to foreign policy,” said Obama at the convention. “But from all that we’ve seen and heard, they want to take us back to an era of blustering and blundering that cost America so dearly.” Because the presidential race takes up all the oxygen, it is easy to forget that our government is steered mainly by congressional, state and local officials. At its convention, the Democratic team put its best foot forward, featuring female leadership and portraying itself as a thoughtful, nuanced party. John Watson is the former publisher of the Sunday Dispatch in Pittston. He lives in Seattle. Contact him via email at jwatson@timesleader.com.

Voters focusing on religious values, not faiths, of presidential candidates W HAT ROLE will religion play in the 2012 elections? According to voters, not a big one. A recent Pew Research Center poll revealed that most Americans are comfortable with what they know about the candidates’ faith and that their votes will have little to do with the nominees’ religion. In fact, a majority of the electorate is significantly more interested in Mitt Romney’s tax returns and gubernatorial record than in his beliefs. Two-thirds of those surveyed said religion’s influence on the way they vote is declining, which might explain how the Republican Party, whose platform in recent years has reflected white evangelical priorities, could have nominated a Mormon and a Roman Catholic to run for the White House. But is the Romney/Ryan ticket a sign that religion no longer matters or that religious identity – even on the right – is evolving along post-denominational lines? Not really. Galvanized by a born-again Southern Baptist, a peanut farmer from rural Georgia, the white evangelical voting bloc emerged as a key factor in the 1976 election of Democrat Jimmy Carter. But when Carter proved too liberal for their tastes, many switched parties to

COMMENTARY DIANE WINSTON support Ronald Reagan in 1980. Reagan, unlike Carter, did not use the term “born again,” but Christians understood that he was raised in a pious home and had a come-to-Jesus experience in the late 1960s. More important, and as his advisers made sure they knew, his social, economic and political positions squared with theirs and were justified along the same religious lines. The Hollywood hero was a die-hard anti-communist and proponent of a free-market economy who believed those values reflected God’s plan for America. Even as the religious right complained that Reagan wasn’t doing enough to end abortion and return prayer to public schools, they applauded his tough stance against the Kremlin, unions and “welfare queens.” Reagan helped teach conservative evangelicals to look beyond outward trappings and plumb a politician’s heart. Over the next 30 years, Republican candidates, whether Episcopalian, Methodist or Baptist, came to be judged more by whether their policies reflected faith-based principles than by where and when they went to church.

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Many evangelical voters will overlook GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s religious label and focus on the practical applications of his faith.

They were expected to hold pro-life, pro-prayer and pro-heterosexual family positions. But more significant, given American foreign policy and domestic priorities, they were expected to support an international presence (once opposed to communism but now standing against “political Islam”), a diminished federal government and a vigorous free-market economy. In 2008, a distrust of Mormons on the part of some Republicans – many

evangelicals do not consider Mormons to be Christian – helped derail Romney’s candidacy. But this year, with no viable alternative, evangelicals seem to have plumbed the man’s heart and made peace with what they found. As one Orange County, Calif., pastor said to a reporter: “I’m for Romney. It’s certainly not because of his religion. It’s more in spite of his religion.” Many other evangelical voters will overlook Romney’s religious label and

focus on the practical applications of his faith. Like them, Romney opposes abortion, supports family values and embraces small government and low taxes. Similar to Jews, evangelicals vote against their class interests. Many well-to-do Jews, steeped in tikkun olam – the notion of repairing the world through justice and mercy – vote Democratic. They believe Democrats should promote social welfare even if it means higher taxes, curbs on business and stringent environmental policies. Middle-class evangelicals, by contrast, many of whose incomes have suffered under the ascendancy of free-market policy, support Republicans. They like the party that backs the American trinity: free men, free markets and the freedom for every citizen to have a personal relationship with Jesus. So when polls and pundits pronounce that religion isn’t a factor in the 2012 election, don’t believe it. Religious labels might be passé, but the religious values that inform who’s taxed, what’s regulated, how jobs are created and when or where we help those in need are more important than ever. Diane Winston teaches media and religion at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School. She is the author of “Red Hot and Righteous: The Urban Religion of the Salvation Army.” She wrote this for the Los Angeles Times.

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Pa.’s voter ID law itself a fraud

nority citizens? Whatever happened to encouraging more and more people to exercise their right to vote? Simple. The people targeted by the voter ID law do not agree with the agenda of the voter ID law supporters; so, let’s just make it as difficult as possible for them to vote, even if their right to vote is guaranteed by law. You never hear the Republican nominees for president and vice president mention what is going on in Republican-controlled states in regard to the voter ID law. Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan know what is happening, but they are so intent on winning at all costs, that they are willing to allow the voting rights of our citizens to be trampled.

fraud” smokescreen, voted to support the bill. However, the cat was let out of the bag by Republican state Rep. Mike Turzai, when he boasted “voter ID, which is going to allow Governor Romney to win the state of Pennsylvania – done.” No mention of stopping voter fraud by Mr. Turzai, just a shameless, brazen admittance of the true purpose of the voter ID law. This law imposes difficulties in obtaining identification for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania residents. The voter ID law targets the poor, the elderly, minorities and students. What happened to their protection under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which guarantees the right to vote to racial, ethnic and mi-

never thought that there would come a time when I would be embarrassed to say that I was a resident of Pennsylvania. That time has come with the enforcement of the voter ID law. In a recent court hearing to overturn the voter ID law, the spokesperson for the state could cite no instances of voter fraud. The Republican judge then ruled to uphold the voter ID law. In his six years as Pennsylvania’s attorney general, Republican Gov. Tom Corbett did not prosecute a single case of voter fraud; but, he signed the voter ID bill. Statewide, the Republican members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, hiding behind the “voter

This is an embarrassment for the state, a crime against legal voters nationwide and a shameful attempt to steal the presidency. Dan Siderio Gettysburg

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allow this? It’s apparently just another example of powerful lobbies writing their own rulebooks. Another letter writer suggested questioning your dentist about this issue prior to getting any work done. I would suggest getting the information in writing. There might not be laws to discourage this practice, but empty waiting rooms will get the point across.

issue surfaces. Let me get this straight. To save a few bucks, dentists are having crowns fabricated in China, a country notorious for shabby and sometimes poisonous products. The patient is not told where the crowns are made and walks away with dental work that potentially could become a health issue. Even clothing must carry a tag stating where it was made. Are you telling me that dental crowns that are cemented in your mouth are somehow exempt? How can the FDA

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“Ya’ll better learn how to survive now.” In “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” a teacher imparts that advice to a 6year-old near-orphan called Hushpuppy, whose father is dying, whose mother is missing and whose bayou home is under siege. The film “sounds like a twist between a really hard look at the kind of poverty in America we don’t ordinarily see and a fairy tale,” said Jennifer Jenkins, who is eagerly looking forward to that movie and many others during the 10th annual Fall Film Festival at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock. From foreign thriller to American documentary, comedy to drama, qua-

IF YOU GO What: 10th annual Fall Film Festival Where: Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock When: Friday through Oct. 4 More info: 996-1500 Other: Post-festival film discussion, 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at the Tioga Bistro, across the street from the Dietrich Theater

si-science fiction to period piece, the festival offers much diversity among its 16 films, said Jenkins, executive director of the theater. And, in movie after movie, you can expect to see people do more than just survive. Consider “The Intouchables,” for See DIETRICH, Page 5F

“MIDDLE SCHOOL MANIA” Author: Dave Webb, a native of the Mountain Top area who published his first book in 1996, when he was a fifth-grade teacher at St. Jude School in Wright Township. He also has taught in Virginia and North Carolina and now resides in Monroe County. Publisher: Outskirts Press Available: Through Amazon.com as an e-book as well as paperback or at Barnes & Noble Suitable for: Readers 8 to 12. ••• Characters: This is the third in a trilogy of books about 11-year-old Slinky Inkerman and friends. Plot: While adjusting to middle school, Slinky runs for class president and helps solve a mystery that’s disrupted school for weeks. ••• Q: How much of what you write is based on actual events? Dave Webb: I’d say about half of them are actual situations as they happened; some of them are things I see in my subconscious that I just put on paper. Slinky Inkerman was the nickname of my brother’s friend growing up. ••• Q: So, are the kids on the cover students of yours? DW: Those are actually some kids I taught in fourth IF YOU GO grade in Virginia. They’re all in their What: “Middle 20s now. I sent School Mania” book them all a copy of signing by author the book with a litDave Webb tle note, “Nothing When: 1 to 3 p.m. like old childhood Saturday photos coming Where: Library back to haunt you.” Express bookstore, Steamtown Mall, ••• Scranton Q: You were a reporter. How did you get into teaching? DW: I graduated with an English degree from King’s College. I got an internship with the Times Leader and then corresponded for a little while at local papers. I went back to school to be a teacher. It was just a calling. Then I thought, well, I work with kids and was a writer professionally, so how could I combine the two? Children’s books. ••• Q: Can you describe Slinky? DW: He’s just your average kid. There’s nothing crazy about him, it’s just that crazy things around him keep happening. ••• Q: What do you hope kids who read this book take out of it? DW: I want kids to see that things are going to happen in life but it’s all in how you deal with it. There’s also a moral dilemma. I want readers to ask themselves if Slinky made the right choice. ••• Q: Do you think kids are straying from books? DW: It can be harder to get kids to read these days, which is why I don’t see this as selling books but as selling reading. One of my favorite quotes is from Beverly Cleary. “Children should learn that reading is a pleasure and not just something teachers make you do in school.”

The Mac is back – and touring, too By RANDALL ROBERTS Los Angeles Times

For a few weeks this summer while working my way up and down the Mississippi River I listened to, and read about, Fleetwood Mac. At the end of that time, I was convinced anew of the ever-evolving genius of a band able to not only reinvent themselves where others vanished into obscurity but to come together amid pressure, heartbreak and mounds of cocaine to create music that lasts. The Fleetwood Mac choice wasn’t necessarily out of the blue. Stevie Nicks recently confirmed a Fleetwood Mac reunion tour for 2013. Too, this year marks the 35th anniversary of “Rumours,” the 1977 rock classic, a record that its co-pro-

ducer Ken Caillat documents in the recently published “Making Rumours.” And a new tribute album, “Just Tell Me That You Want Me” (Concord) curated by music supervisor and longtime Wes Anderson collaborator Randall Poster, offers Mac reinterpretations from across the band’s four incarnations. Artists including present-day tastemakers such as MGMT, Lykke Li, Antony Hegarty and Best Coast, and vets such as ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Marianne Faithfull and the New Pornographers, tackle the myriad stylistic gems that can still

pop when they burst from the radio. Two founding members of Fleetwood Mac, drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie, have guided the band with fluid power since its birth in England in 1967 while singers, keyboardist and guitarists – including Peter Green, Bob Welch (who died earlier this year), Christine McVie and, since 1975, LindAP PHOTO sey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks – have Members of Fleetwood Mac – from left, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, come and gone. “Just Tell Me You Want Me” co-pro- Christine McVie, Mick Fleetwood (in sunglasses) and John McVie – are seen at See FLEETWOOD, Page 4F

the Grammy Awards in 1978. The group won in the category of Album of the Year for ’Rumours.’

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ment. So, if being married is your goal, recognize that this honest, but reluctant Prince Charming is not for you. Dear Abby: My 24-year-old daughter, “Lisa,” informed me a year ago that she was engaged. She’s a college graduate living in another state and still looking for a job. Her fiance is a young Marine who plans to make it a career. Lisa was visiting this weekend and gave us the wedding date, which is in three months. She already has her invitations and bridesmaids picked out, etc. As she was leaving, she broke down and said she had “something to tell me.” They were married six months ago. She still wants to continue with her “wedding” plans, and have me walk her down the aisle. My wife and I are extremely hurt and angry for having been lied to all this time. My question is, should I go along with this charade? Any other wisdom to impart? — Lisa’s Disappointed Dad Dear Dad: At least your daughter told you in advance. I have heard from parents who didn’t learn the truth until months or years after the “wedding.” Feeling as you do, calmly convey your thoughts to your daughter as you have done so clearly in your letter. As to any “other wisdom” I would offer: As a low-ranking member of the military, Lisa’s husband isn’t going to make a lot of money until he climbs the promotional ladder. Their money would be better invested in other ways than the wedding of her dreams. They can reaffirm their vows later, in a way that is open, honest and less expensive. To My Jewish Readers: At sundown, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, starts. This is the beginning of our time of solemn introspection. “Leshana tova tikatevu” — may each of us be inscribed in the Book of Life and enjoy a good year.

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ducer Poster (with Gelya Robb) grew up following the many incarnations of Fleetwood Mac, he told me during a recent phone conversation. He thinks one overlooked aspect of the group is the depth within each lineup. “On the one hand, there’s so much familiarity, and yet on the other hand there’s almost so much of it that’s really been shrouded over time.” That familiarity arrived via the classic roster of Nicks, Buckingham, Fleetwood, John McVie and his then-wife, Christine McVie, who created the brilliant triumvirate of the self-titled “Fleetwood Mac” (1975), “Rumours” (1977) and “Tusk” in 1979. But the music stretches back 45 years, when guitarist Green and Fleetwood left John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers to start their own

documented in “Making Rumours,” Caillat’s version of the 1976 creation of “Rumours,” Fleetwood Mac’s 11th album. Caillat’s book unpacks those destined-to-be classics, “Go Your Own Way,” “Don’t Stop,” “The Chain,” “Dreams,” “Gold Dust Woman” and others, in ways that cast light on the often discordant (and cocaine-, marijuana- and gin-fueled) process. Best, and strangest, is MGMT’s nine-minute, albumclosing version of “Future Games,” the title track of a Bob Welch-era album.” It’s like music from outer space, really,” Poster said of MGMT’s version, and Mac’s influence, “and it does speak to how these songs evolve, and live on, and are filtered through another sensibility.”

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hree years ago, a first-time novelist and longtime English teacher named Selden Edwards popped up on bestseller lists with “The Little Book,” a time-traveling fantasy that included stops in late-20th century San Francisco, 1950s New England and World War II era London, with a great deal of lingering in fin de siècle Vienna. Now we have the sequel, “The Lost Prince,” and readers who are hoping Edwards will continue with his “big ideas” – destiny, history, the role of the individual, undying love – will not be disappointed. His characters are terribly earnest and often anguished, which may be a turnoff for those who have not joined the Selden Edwards universe. The plotlines are complex and sometimes outlandish. But there’s no denying the sweetness of unshakable faith that infuses the core of “The Lost Prince.” This time, Edwards views the world through the eyes of Eleanor “Weezie” Putnam, who traveled to Vienna in 1897 in search of an adventure and found one in the arms of Wheeler, whom readers of “The Little Book” know is her grandson. (It’s complicated, but not how you might imagine.)

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IAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario — Mention Niagara and most travelers think of the famous falls, which deserve their reputation as the mother of all tourist attractions. But there’s another place with Niagara in its name just a half-hour drive from the falls that should be part of any visit to the area: Niagara-onthe-Lake, a lovely town known for wineries, an annual theater festival and a charming downtown. Niagara River and Lake Ontario (the waterfalls flow into the river, which flows into the lake). Niagara Parkway, which follows the river, offers a “spectacular drive,” according to Tina Truszyk, spokeswoman for the Tourism Partnership of Niagara. There are also cycling routes along the river and the nearby Welland Canal. Niagara-on-theLake has a number of bike rental companies including some like Zoom Leisure Bike — zoomleisure.com — that offer guided bike tours of the wineries. The Niagara region’s wine industry began only about 35 years ago, when winemakers realized that the area’s unique Great Lakes climate and soil was well-suited to grape-growing, especially for cool-climate grapes used in table wines such as pinot noir, riesling and chardonnay. But the region is best-known for icewine, a specialty product made from grapes frozen on the vine in winter. The frozen grapes are nearly dehydrated so the juice is concentrated, which makes the wine sweeter than table wine. It’s considered a dessert wine, but it also can be served with savory and even spicy entrees. I bought a bottle of icewine from the Trius Winery at Hillebrand (1249 Niagara Stone Road) to take home after tasting it at the Trius Winery Restaurant. Served at the end of a family barbecue, the icewine’s rich fruity flavor was enjoyed by all as an after-dinner treat, providing a sophisticated palate-

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The Trius Winery at Hillebrand ’s backyard vineyard and Winemakers Lookout in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Trius is one of more than two dozen wineries in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and the fall harvest season is a busy time of year for tourism.

Visitors enjoy the tasting bar at Inniskillin in Niagara-on-theLake, Ontario.

clearing contrast to our casual meal of hot dogs, burgers and corn. Icewines are sold in half-bottles — 375 milliliters rather than 750 — and are generally more expensive than ordinary table wines, in the $40-$60 range. A popular icewine festival takes place in the area each January with tastings, seminars, contests and other events. Wineries range from smaller rustic properties such as Ravine Vineyard to larger estate-style wineries such as Peller, Inniskillin and Trius. A number of newer wineries, such as Southbrook Vineyards, are focusing on sustainability and agricultural techniques that have a low impact on the environment. Bus tours and private guided tours are available, or you can make your own itinerary using the Wine Route Planner at WineCountryOntario.ca. But the wineries are so wellsigned that you can easily just drive around and stop when you see one that looks interesting. Many of the wineries are along

three major thoroughfares, Niagara Parkway, Niagara Stone Road and Lakeshore Road, surrounded by flat, grapevine-covered fields and crisscrossed by a numbered grid, with roads bearing names such as “Concession 7” or “Line 5.” Concession roads run north-south. Line roads run east-west. Some tasting rooms charge a small fee; some don’t. I was offered complimentary sips at several winery counters before making my purchases. Niagara-on-the-Lake also is embracing culinary tourism and was recently named Canada’s No. 1 wine and culinary destination by TripAdvisor. A number of wineries, such as Peller, Strewn and Trius, have upscale onsite restaurants, many of which use locally sourced products in their menus. Strewn also is home to a wine-country cooking school. Forty percent of tourists to Niagara-on-the-Lake come from the United States, with Ohio, Pittsburgh and New York

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Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual winter icewine festival at Inniskillin Wines in Ontario, Canada, showcases more than two dozen wineries best-known for a specialty wine called icewine that’s made from frozen grapes and celebrated during the annual January festival.

among its biggest feeder markets, Thomson said. After agriculture, tourism is the secondbiggest industry in this town of 15,400 people, and it has the lodging to prove it: 1,000 rooms in B&Bs and 1,000 hotel rooms, many of them high-end boutique hotels, though there is one Hilton and a Best Western, according to Thomson. That creates a lot of alternatives to the many brand-name, high-rise hotels that dominate downtown Niagara Falls, promising “falls views.” The waterfalls are less than 20 miles (about 30 kilometers) from Niagara-on-theLake, 35 miles (57 kilometers) from Buffalo, N.Y., and 80 miles (130 kilometers) from Toronto. You’ll need your passport if you’re crossing the border from the United States, but you can

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TH E NUM BER 1 DEAL ER I N N. E.AND C ENTRAL PENNS YL VANI A**

2012 N IS S A N S E N TRA 2.0S S E DA N STK# N 22430 M O D EL# 12112 V IN # 756446 M SR P $19,420

4 Cyl, CVT , A/C, PW , PDL , Cru is e, T ilt, F lo o r M a ts & S p la s h Gu a rd s !

2 A T TH T H IS IS P R IC IC E! E!

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$3000 O FF M SR P !

16,420

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WE’RE SCHOOLING THE COMPETITION

2012 N IS S A N ROGUE S FW D

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18 ,995 199 *

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2012 N IS S A N P A THFIN DE R S 4X4

O N TH E NEW A LTIM A !!!

STK# N 22166 M O D EL# 25012 V IN # 625154 M SR P $32,315

B U Y FOR

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$2000 O FF M SR P ! OR

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25,8 15 259 *

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*$259 p erm o n th p lu s ta x, 39 m o n th lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r; Res id u a l= $15,834.35; m u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1; $2500 ca s h d o w n o rtra d e eq u ity. (+ ) p lu s regis tra tio n fees ; to ta l d u e @ d elivery= $2702.50. $1750 Nis s a n L ea s e Reb a te & $1000 S ep tBo n u s Ca s h in clu d ed .

2012 N IS S A N M A XIM A 3.5S L IM ITE D E DITION

STK# N 22119 M O D EL# 23212 V IN # 227913 M SR P $32,580

STK# N 22368 M O D EL# 16112 V IN # 861635 M SR P $34,435

HURRY!

V-6, CVT , A/C, PW , PDL , Cru is e, T ilt, Allo ys , AM /F M /CD & F lo o rM a ts !

V-6, CVT , A/C, S u n ro o f, Bla ck W heels , F lo o r M a ts , AM /F M /CD, M u ch, M u ch M o re!

$6000

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STK# N 22155 M O D EL# 15112 V IN # 260196 M SR P $31,530

4 Cyl, CVT , A/ C, L ea ther, Prem iu m Pa cka ge, F o g L ights , M o o n ro o f, Bo s e S o u n d , Cn v. Pkg, & M u ch M o re!

$5000 O FF M SR P ! OR

L EAS E FOR

26,530 299 *

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27,435

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TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR TRADE!

2012 N IS S A N A L TIM A 2.5S COUP E

B U Y FOR

B U Y FO R

5 A T TH T H IS IS P R IICC EE!!

SR P !

*$289 p erm o n th p lu s ta x, 39 m o n th lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r; Res id u a l= $19,627.95; m u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1; $2000 ca s h d o w n o rtra d e eq u ity. (+ ) p lu s regis tra tio n fees ; to ta l d u e @ d elivery= $2,202.50. $1000 Nis s a n L ea s e Reb a te in clu d ed .

LOWFINANCING!

SA VE

$7000 O FF M

W / $ 3 5 0 0 N IS S A N R EB ATE & $ 5 0 0 N M A C C A P TIV E C A S H

*$279 p erm o n th p lu s ta x, 39 m o n th lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r; Res id u a l= $17,593.20; m u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1; $2000 ca s h d o w n o rtra d e eq u ity. (+ ) p lu s regis tra tio n fees ; to ta l d u e @ d elivery= $2202.50. $1500 Nis s a n L ea s e Reb a te & $500 S ep tBo n u s Ca s h In clu d ed .

2 A T TTHH IISS P R IICC EE!!

* P ER M O.

W / $250 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE, $50 0 N M AC CAP TIVE CAS H & $10 0 0 S EP T B ON U S CAS H

2012 N IS S A N M URA N O S A W D

B U Y FO R

6 A T TH T H IS IS P R IC IC EE!!

SA VE O R M O R E O N A LL 2012 P A TH FINDER S IN STO C K!!

*$259 p erm o n th p lu s ta x, 39 m o n th lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r; Res id u a l= $11,837.80; m u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1; $2000 ca s h d o w n o rtra d e eq u ity. (+ ) p lu s regis tra tio n fees ; to ta l d u e @ d elivery= $2202.50.

P ER M O.

V6, Au to , A/C, PW , PDL , Cru is e, T ilt, AM /F M /CD, Allo ys , F lo o rM a ts & M u ch M o re!

SA VE

5 A T TTHH IISS P R IICC EE!!

*$199 p erm o n th p lu s ta x, 39 m o n th lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r; Res id u a l= $12,908; m u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1; $2000 ca s h d o w n o rtra d e eq u ity. (+ ) p lu s regis tra tio n fees ; to ta l d u e @ d elivery= $2202.50. $1000 Nis s a n L ea s e Reb a te in clu d ed .

4 Cyl, CVT , A/C, PW , PDL , T ilt, Zero Gra vity S ea ts , F lo o rM a ts & M u ch M o re!

2 A T TTHH IISS P R IC IC E! E!

7 AT T THH IS IS P R IC IC E! E!

SA VE OR M ORE O N A L L 2012 R O G U ES!!

SA VE $$$

STK# N 22468 M O D EL# 13013 V IN # 125432 M SR P $22,410

STK# N 21596 M O D EL# 22112 V IN # 274973 M SR P $23,050

4 Cyl, CVT , A/C, PW , PDL , Cru is e, T ilt, S p la s h Gu a rd s , F lo o rM a ts & M u ch M o re!

*$189 p erm o n th p lu s ta x, 39 m o n th lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r; Res id u a l= $10,292.60; m u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1; $2000 ca s h d o w n o rtra d e eq u ity. (+ ) p lu s regis tra tio n fees ; to ta l d u e @ d elivery= $2202.50.

2013 N IS S A N A L TIM A 2.5 S E DA N

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* P ER M O.

W / $150 0 N IS S AN R EB ATE, $50 0 N M AC CAP TIVE CAS H

*$299 p erm o n th p lu s ta x, 39 m o n th lea s e; 12,000 m iles p eryea r; Res id u a l= $16,710.90; m u s tb e a p p ro ved thru NM AC @ T ier1; $2000 ca s h d o w n o r tra d e eq u ity. (+ ) p lu s regis tra tio n fees ; to ta l d u e @ d elivery= $2202.50.

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HUGE SAVINGS ON ALL NEW 2012 NISSAN’S

2012 N IS S A N XTE RRA S 4X4 STK# N 21979 M O D EL# 24212 V IN # 513857 M SR P $30,525

V6, Au to , A/ C, Va lu e Pkg, AM / F M / CD , PW , PD L , Cru is e, T ilt, Allo ys , & M u ch M o re!

$4000

SA VE O R M O R E O N A LL 2012 XTER R A ’S IN STO C K!!

B U Y FOR

6 A T TTHH IISS P R IICC EE!!

L EAS E FOR

26,525 299 *

+ T/T

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S A M E H I G H S TA N D A R D ACURA

2007 RDX #46569A, ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC, 61,664 MI....................................................... $19,490

CHEVROLET

2011 CRUZE LS #U1773A, BLACK GRANITE METALLIC, 39,954 MI. ................................................. $13,900 2011 SILVERADO 1500 WORK TRUCK #46519A, GRAY METALLIC, 1,176 MI. ................................. $22,990 2009 SILVERADO 1500 LT Z71 #45728A, BLACK, 29,558 MI. ........................................................... $24,984

CHRYSLER

2011 200 LX #U1783, BRIGHT SILVER METALLIC CLEAR COA, 18,620 MI. ...................................... $15,693 2005 CROSSFIRE LIMITED #46104A, GRAPHITE METALLIC CLEARCOAT, 26,249 MI. ..................... $15,990 2011 200 TOURING #U1833, BRIGHT SILVER METALLIC CLEAR COA, 37,486 MI. ........................... $16,990

DODGE

2012 AVENGER SXT #U1799, BRIGHT WHITE CLEAR COAT, 4,552 MI. .............................................. $16,200 2007 RAM 1500 ST #45441A, LIGHT KHAKI METALLIC CLEARCOAT, 38,864 MI. ........................... $20,890 2008 RAM 1500 SLT BIG HORN #46437A, DETONATOR YELLOW CLEAR COAT, 46,672 MI. ................... $24,990

FORD

2010 FOCUS SE #45698B, BLUE FLAME METALLIC, 29,852 MI. ....................................................... $13,381 2010 FOCUS SE #46049A, BLUE FLAME METALLIC, 22,813 MI. ....................................................... $14,900 2012 FUSION SE #U1736, TUXEDO BLACK METALLIC, 22,025 MI. ................................................... $16,998 2008 ESCAPE LIMITED #46606A, OXFORD WHITE CLEARCOAT, 68,461 MI. .................................... $17,490 2010 F-150 XLT #U1777, BLUE FLAME METALLIC/INGOT SILVER, 27,156 MI. ................................ $27,804

HONDA

2009 ACCORD LX #46502A, POLISHED METAL METALLIC, 35,244 MI. ............................................ $15,492 2010 CIVIC LX-S #46362A, TANGO RED PEARL, 34,183 MI. .............................................................. $15,494 2010 CIVIC LX-S #46374A, ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC, 28,528 MI. .......................................... $15,500 2010 CIVIC LX #43446A, ALABASTER SILVER METALLIC, 21,184 MI. .............................................. $16,990 2007 CR-V EX #U1824, GREEN TEA METALLIC, 46,066 MI. ............................................................... $17,500 2009 ACCORD EX-L V6 #45622A, WHITE DIAMOND PEARL, 25,061 MI. ......................................... $18,776 2011 CR-V EX #U1805, POLISHED METAL METALLIC, 3,278 MI. ...................................................... $22,990 2010 PILOT EX #463556A, SILVER (SI) - ALABASTER SILVER, 25,454 MI. ...................................... $23,990

HYUNDAI

2011 SANTA FE GLS #U1806, MINERAL GRAY, 31,908 MI. ................................................................ $19,333 2008 VERACRUZ LIMITED #46244A, LIQUID SILVER, 45,339 MI. ...................................................... $20,500 2012 SANTA FE GLS #46043A, TWILIGHT BLACK, 15,220 MI. ........................................................... $22,500

JEEP

2010 PATRIOT SPORT #U1819, SUNBURST ORANGE PEARL COAT, 27,781 MI. ............................... 17,500 2011 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO #46132A, DARK CHARCOAL PEARL COAT, 35,209 MI. ..................... $24,942 2011 WRANGLER UNLIMITED SPORT #45987A, BLACK CLEAR COAT, 23,908 MI. .......................... $25,990 $

2010 COROLLA S #46076A, CLASSIC SILVER METALLIC, 21,357 MI. ............................................... $16,990 2011 COROLLA S #43708, MAGNETIC GRAY METALLIC, 7,252 MI. ................................................... $16,999 2012 COROLLA LE #U1810, CLASSIC SILVER METALLIC, 314 MI. ..................................................... $17,590 2011 CAMRY LE #42916R, MAGNETIC GRAY METALLIC, 13,668 MI. ............................................... $17,990 2009 RAV4 #U1823, PACIFIC-BLUE, 56000 MI. .................................................................................. $18,499 2011 CAMRY LE #46082A, SANDY BEACH METALLIC, 24,226 MI. ................................................... $18,500 2009 RAV4 #46604A, BARCELONA RED METALLIC, 15,802 MI. ....................................................... $18,624 2010 RAV4 #46581A, BLACK FOREST PEARL, 33,966 MI. ................................................................ $18,790 2011 CAMRY LE #46056A, SUPER WHITE, 7,580 MI. ......................................................................... $19,500 2012 CAMRY LE #43692R, SUPER WHIT, 14000 MI. .......................................................................... $19,850 2011 RAV4 #46513A, SUPER WHITE, 52,428 MI. ............................................................................... $19,899 2012 CAMRY #U1831, SILVER, 11200 MI. ........................................................................................... $19,990 2012 CAMRY LE #43680R, SANDY BEACH METALLIC, 10,968 MI. ................................................... $19,990 2010 RAV4 #46376A, BARCELONA RED METALLIC, 19,263 MI. ....................................................... $20,990 2012 PRIUS C ONE #U1761, ABSOLUTELY RED, 2,840 MI. ................................................................. $21,439 2011 RAV4 #43837R, SANDY BEACH METALLIC, 6,725 MI. .............................................................. $21,500 2012 RAV4 #U1826, SANDY BEACH METALLIC, 16,625 MI. .............................................................. $21,990 2010 RAV4 SPORT #46601A, SUPER WHITE, 26,571 MI. .................................................................. $21,990 2011 RAV4 #46264A, PYRITE MICA, 21,197 MI. ................................................................................ $22,500 2010 HIGHLANDER #46315A, SANDY BEACH METALLIC, 39,433 MI. ............................................... $23,327 2010 RAV4 #U1827, BARCELONA RED METALLIC, 18,304 MI. .......................................................... $23,500 2008 HIGHLANDER LIMITED #45946A, CLASSIC SILVER METALLIC, 62,574 MI. ............................ $24,500 2008 FJ CRUISER #45887A, BRICK, 24,323 MI. ................................................................................. $24,556 2011 RAV4 LIMITED #46499A, BLIZZARD PEARL, 17,200 MI. .......................................................... $24,990 2011 TACOMA V6 SR5 #46399, MAGNETIC GRAY METALLIC, 35,947 MI. ....................................... $25,990 2011 RAV4 LIMITED #46496A, SANDY BEACH METALLIC, 6,500 MI. ............................................... $26,990 2010 HIGHLANDER SE #45668A, BLACK, 22,138 MI. ......................................................................... $29,990 2012 FJ CRUISER #46140A, ARMY GREEN, 6,679 MI. ....................................................................... $30,500 2011 VENZA FWD V6 #43447X, 08U6/TROPICAL/S, 15 MI. .............................................................. $30,990 2010 4RUNNER SR5 #U1793, BLACK, 39,184 MI. .............................................................................. $30,990 2010 HIGHLANDER LIMITED #U1764, SALSA RED PEARL, 21,443 MI. ............................................. $31,500 2011 HIGHLANDER LIMITED #46326A, CYPRESS PEARL, 9,395 MI. ................................................ $33,994

MAZDA

2010 MAZDA3 S GRAND TOURING #U1803, VELOCITY RED MICA, 30,288 MI. ............................... $16,246 2012 MAZDA5 SPORT #U1835, LIQUID SILVER METALLIC, 3,858 MI. .............................................. $17,990 2011 CX-7 S TOURING #U1733A, COPPER RED MICA, 15,998 MI. ................................................... $22,890

MITSUBISHI

2010 LANCER ES #U1766, RALLY RED, 6,341 MI. ............................................................................... $16,490 2012 OUTLANDER SE #U1774, GRAPHITE GRAY PEARL, 4,556 MI. .................................................. $21,500

NISSAN

2009 SENTRA 2.0 S FE+ #U1814, SUPER BLACK, 19,728 MI. ........................................................... $13,811 2012 SENTRA 2.0 #46450A, ASPEN WHITE, 16,898 MI. .................................................................... $15,500 2010 ROGUE SL #U1798, VENOM RED, 37,459 MI. ............................................................................. $18,147 2007 MURANO SE #46316A, PLATINUM PEARL METALLIC, 18,525 MI. .......................................... $19,336 2010 FRONTIER SE V6 #U1785, NIGHT ARMOR, 21,907 MI. ............................................................. $20,500 2012 ALTIMA 2.5 S #U1781, RED ALERT, 9,099 MI. ........................................................................... $21,990 2011 FRONTIER SV V6 #43531B, RADIANT SILVER, 13,928 MI. ....................................................... $23,500 2012 JUKE SL #U1813, WHITE PEARL, 2,324 MI. ............................................................................... $23,887

SCION

2010 XD #42624XA, SUPER WHITE, 19,496 MI. ................................................................................. $13,990 2012 XB #45159A, BLACK SAND PEARL, 9,849 MI. ........................................................................... $15,879 2010 TC #46572A, WAVELINE PEARL, 22,318 MI. .............................................................................. $16,990 2011 TC #41576R, MAGNETIC GRAY METALLIC, 10,760 MI. ............................................................. $16,994

SUBARU

2009 IMPREZA 2.5I #46424A, SPARK SILVER METALLIC, 49,179 MI. .............................................. $13,974 2008 LEGACY 2.5I SPECIAL EDITION #45942A, QUARTZ SILVER METALLIC, 49,666 MI. .......................... $15,890 2011 FORESTER 2.5X #U1820, SKY BLUE METALLIC, 7,100 MI. ....................................................... $22,500

TOYOTA

2011 YARIS #41529R, POLAR WHITE, 11,198 MI. .............................................................................. $13,767 2009 COROLLA LE #45194A, CLASSIC SILVER METALLIC, 43,778 MI. ............................................. $13,999 2010 COROLLA S #45939A, SUPER WHITE, 69,743 MI. ..................................................................... $14,500 2010 COROLLA S #45098A, BLUE STREAK METALLIC, 57,609 MI. ................................................... $14,999 2010 COROLLA LE #46398A, MAGNETIC GRAY METALLIC, 13,786 MI. ............................................ $15,500 2010 COROLLA LE #46112A, SUPER WHITE, 10,154 MI. ................................................................... $15,500 2010 CAMRY LE #U1788, CLASSIC SILVER METALLIC, 39,804 MI. ................................................... $15,990 2010 CAMRY LE #46297A, SANDY BEACH METALLIC, 20,317 MI. ................................................... $15,997 2010 CAMRY LE #45867A, BLACK, 30,207 MI. ................................................................................... $15,998 2011 COROLLA LE #43653R, SUPER WHITE, 9,587 MI. ..................................................................... $16,500 2010 CAMRY #U1795, WHITE, 22100 MI. ............................................................................................ $16,592 2010 COROLLA LE #45204A, CLASSIC SILVER METALLIC, 15,086 MI. ............................................. $16,990

VOLKSWAGEN

2008 JETTA WOLFSBURG EDITION PZEV #U1802, BLACK, 39,189 MI. ............................................. $15,584 2011 JETTA SE PZEV #46266B, BLACK UNI, 16,048 MI. .................................................................... $16,890 2011 JETTA TDI #46260A, BLACK UNI, 28,057 MI. ............................................................................ $22,500 2011 GTI #U1800, CARBON STEEL GRAY METALLIC, 18,841 MI. ...................................................... $23,440 2012 ROUTAN SE #U1791, TWILIGHT GRAY METALLIC, 14 MI. .......................................................... $24,897

erence! f if D e h T e k a M e W All offers end close of business Sunday, September 30, 2012 or while supplies last. Available units counts include both in stock and incoming units for all model years and trim levels. Not responsible for typographical errors. Illustrations may not match actual vehicles. Price excludes $125 dealer doc fee. *1.9% APR on Toyota Certified on all Toyota Certified Vehicles for up to 60 months. To qualified buyers with tier 1 plus or tier 1 credit approval through Toyota Financial Services. See dealer for details. 2012 Impact Advertising 12TSS-UHC-WTL091612

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2013 XTS

369

0 2,200 DOWN PAYMENT

2007 CTS by Cadillac

45,345

2006 STS AWD by Cadillac

MSRP 45,620

NOW IN STOCK

ONLY

16,997

2009 CTS AWD Performance by Cadillac

Gold Mist/Shale Leather, Sunroof, 18” Chrome Wheels, XM, Onstar ONLY 32,862 Miles!

28,999

19,996

2007 DTS by Cadillac

Platinum/Leather, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Memory Settings, On Owner, Only 15,820 Miles

399

39 MO security deposit 0 $ 2,200 DOWN PAYMENT

PER $ Mo.

Lease price based on a 2013 CTS AWD Luxury $45,620 MSRP $399 per month plus 9% sales tax total $433 per month. 39 month lease 10,000 miles per year. 39 Monthly payments total $16,887 $.25/mile penalty over 32,500 miles. $2000 down payment plus $399 ﬁrst payment plus tax and tags due at delivery, Total due at delivery $2613 plus tag fees. MUST BE A CURRENT LESSEE OF A 1999 OR NEWER NON-GM LUXURY LEASE. MODELS TO QUALIFY INCLUDE: AUDI, LEXUS, BMW, ACURA, MERCEDES, LINCOLN, INFITY, VOLVO, JAGUAR, LAND ROVER, PORSCHE Leasee responsible for excessive wear and tear. Must take delivery by 10/30/12. Requires ALLY Bank Tier S or A credit approval. Please see sales person for complete details.

2009 DTS by Cadillac

2006 DTS by Cadillac

Gold Mist/Leather, Chrome Wheels, Heated & Memory Seats, OnStar

Black/Black Sunroof, OnStar, Chrome Wheels,

Platinum/Leather, Navigation, Sunroof, Chromes, Rear Spoiler, V-Grille, 36,802 Miles

Platinum/Leather, Onstar, PW, P/LP/S, One Owner

MSRP

security deposit

Lease price based on a 2012 SRX FWD Luxury $41,740 MSRP $369 per month plus 9% sales tax total $401 per month. 39 month lease 10,000 miles per year. 39 Monthly payments total $15,639 $.25/mile penalty over 32,500 miles. $2200 down payment plus $369 ﬁrst payment plus tax and tags due at delivery, Total due at delivery $2799 plus tag fees. MUST BE A CURRENT LESSEE OF A 1999 OR NEWER NON-GM LUXURY LEASE. MODELS TO QUALIFY INCLUDE: AUDI, LEXUS, BMW, ACURA, MERCEDES, LINCOLN, INFITY, VOLVO, JAGUAR, LAND ROVER, PORSCHE Leasee responsible for excessive wear and tear. Must take delivery by 10/30/12. Requires ALLY Bank Tier S or A credit approval. Please see sales person for complete details.

BBlack Diamond Paint, Sunroof Memory Package, Heated Seats, OnStar, XM, All Wheel Drive

Cue, Power Lumbar, Keyless Entry, 19” Wheels, stabilitrak, 3.6 SIDIHFV6

19,999

13,996

2011 CTS AWD Luxury by Cadillac 2008 CTS Luxury AWD by Cadillac Black/Leather, Sunroof, Heated

22,997

R.J. BURNE 1205-1209 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton

33,991

(570) 342-0107 • 1-888-880-6537 • www.rjburne.com Mon-Thurs 9-8 • Fri 9-5 • Sat 9-4

#9004A Platinum/Leather, Sunroof, Heated & Memory Seats ONLY 28,973 MILES!

Seats, Memory Settings, XM, OnStar, Only 10,500 Miles

25,998

1205 Wyoming Ave. RJ Burne Cadillac WYOMING AVE.

From Wilkes-Barre to Scranton Expressway 8 Blocks on Wyoming Avenue *TAX & TAGS EXTRA NC + Non-Certiﬁed

Ultraview roof, Memory Settings, Heated Seats, OnStar, XM 39 MO PER MSRP $ Mo. $

by Cadillac

$ 41,740

2012 CTS Luxury

EXPWAY

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2012 HONDA ACCORD LX

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG

34 HWY

4 dr, Auto Trans, AC, PW, PL, Cruise, ABS, 6 Air Bags, Tilt, Keyless Entry, AM/FM/CD, Model #CP2F3CEW

219

$219 Lease Per Mo. For 36 Months through AHFC. $0 Down Payment. 1st Payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $12,457.80.

Thank You To Our Customers APR FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE!

.9%

2012 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG 28 City 39 HWY

• Model #FB2F5CEW • 140-hp 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission • Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System • Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors • Cruise Control • Remote Entry • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers • ABS • Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Side Curtain Airbags ***Lease ease 36 Months through ahfc. ahfc $0 Down Payment. Payment

199

* ** Per Mo Mo. L ease Lease

1st payment and tags due at delivery. Residual $11,757.00

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2012 HONDA ODYSSEY EX

2012 HONDA CR-V EX

$0 DOWN PAYMENT

MPG 18 City 27 HWY

MPG 22 City 30 HWY

• Model #RL5H4CEW • 248-hp, 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve, SOHC i-VTEC® VTEC® V-6 Engine • 5-Speed Automatic Transmission mission h Trac• Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with m (ABS) tion Control • Anti-Lock Braking System • Driver’s Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, ustment, including Power Lumbar Support • Power wer Sliding Doors • 17” Alloy Wheels • 229-Watt att AM/ FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer • 2GB CD-Library • Bluetooth® etooth® HandsFreeLink • USB Audio Interface • Exterior Temperature Indicator • Multi-Function 2nd-Row Center Seat • Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration • One-Motion 60/40 Split ****Lease Lease 3rd-Row Magic Seat®

299

• Model RM4H5CJW • 185-hp • 2.4-Liter, 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 4-Cylinder Engine • Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ • Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control • Automatic Transmission • Cruise Control • A/C • One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature • Remote Entry System • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® • Multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines • 160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers • Bluetooth® Streaming Audio • Pandora® Internet Radio compatibility • SMS Text Message Function • USB Audio Interface • Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) • Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor

* Per ***Mo. L ease Lease

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‘S HONDA ACCORD SDN 99 LX, Green, TMU 01 LX, Gold, 92K 02 LX V6, Gold, 88K

$5,965 $7,250 $7,888

04 TOYOTA COROLLA LE SEDAN Silver, 37K

Now

$10,500

07 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4WD Silver, 68K, Was $12,500

Now

$11,775

JEEP GR. CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4 08, Red, 80K 07, Red, 46K

$13,750 $15,500

05 HONDA CRV SE 4WD Gray, 23K

Now

$15,372

09 VW ROUTAN SEL Silver, 34K

Now

$17,950

04 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CL AWD Gold, 76K

Now

$8,500

2.9% APR

ACCORDS 08 ACCORD LX SDN 5 Speed, Silver, 46K..............NOW $13,431 09 ACCORD LX SDN Gray, 36K ..........................NOW $15,580 06 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS SDN 09 ACCORD LXP SDN Silver, 37K......................NOW $15,908 09 ACCORD EX SDN Gold, 31K..........................NOW $16,982 Now $10,823 08 ACCORD EXL NAVI SDN Red, 46K ..........NOW $16,950 11 ACCORD LX SDN 5 Speed, White, 17K..............NOW $17,497 08 ACCORD EXL V6 SDN Green, 52K .............NOW $17,633 09 ACCORD EXL V6 SDN Silver, 37K ..............NOW $17,947 07 FORD FUSION SEL SDN 10 ACCORD EX SDN Burgandy, 19K ....................NOW $18,891 10 ACCORD EXL SDN Burgandy, 30K .................NOW $18,945 Now $12,675 10 ACCORD EXL V6 SDN Gray, 39K ...............NOW $19,717 11 ACCORD SE SDN Gray, 16K ..........................NOW $19,999 Silver, 37K, Was $11,950

Black, 73K, Was $13,950

07 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 Khaki, 31K, Was $14,508

Now

$13,762

07 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 4WD Navy, 69K, Was $17,950

Now

$15,838

10 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN S 4 MOTION Silver, 17K, Was $20,950

Now

$19,647

CIVICS

10 CIVIC LX SDN Titanium, 36K ............................NOW $14,788 09 CIVIC LX SDN Titanium, 35K ............................NOW $14,973 09 CIVIC HYBRID SDN Black, 37K....................NOW $14,973 11 CIVIC EX SDN Titanium, 19K ............................NOW $15,899 10 CIVIC EX SDN Blue, 26K.................................NOW $16,316 10 CIVIC EX SDN Black, 25K................................NOW $16,316 12 CIVIC EXL SDN Gray, 11K ..............................NOW $19,999 09 CIVIC EX CPE Black, 40K ................................NOW $13,988 10 CIVIC LX CPE Gray, 19K..................................NOW $14,707

07 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING

ODYSSEY 10 ODYSSEY EX Slate, 24K.....................NOW $23,720 10 ODYSSEY EXL-DVD Slate, 33K ...NOW $25,772 10 ODYSSEY EXL-DVD Slate, 24K ...NOW $26,302

Navy, 71K, Was $9,850

Now

$8,979

04 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 4WD White, 63K

Now

$9,850

HONDA PILOT 4WD 05 EXL, Gold, 104K 06 LX, Silver, 76K 05 EXL, Gold, 71K

ELEMENT 4WD 09 ELEMENT EX Red, 53K ...................................NOW $17,243

RIDGELINE 4WD 09 RIDGELINE RTL Cherry, 33K ..........................NOW $26,608 11 RIDGELINE RTS Black, 19K ...........................NOW $27,476

09 11 11 11 11 11

PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT PILOT

PILOT 4WD EX Silver, 58K ..........................................NOW $22,705 LX Gray, 37K............................................NOW $23,748 LX Silver, 17K...........................................NOW $24,748 EX Navy, 18K ...........................................NOW $27,284 EXL-DVD Cherry, 36K...........................NOW $28,830 EXL White, 17K .......................................NOW $28,893

05 EX, Sage, 47K 06 EXL, White, 56K

07 KIA SORRENTO LX 4WD

$13,238

08 MAZDA 3i SEDAN Gray, 20K

Now

$13,950

10 TOYOTA MATRIX S AWD

CRV 4WD 07 CRV EX White, 69K ..............................................NOW $14,950 08 CRV LX Silver, 60K ...............................................NOW $15,950 08 CRV LX Green, 57K ..............................................NOW $16,750 07 CRV EX Black, 52K...............................................NOW $16,750 08 CRV EX White, 46K ..............................................NOW $17,723 08 CRV EXL Red, 18K .............................................NOW $20,924

*2.9% on Certified Accords thru Am Honda Finance W.A.C. up to 60 mos. Certified Hondas have 1 yr - 12k Basic Warranty & 7yr - 100k Powertrain from orig. inservice date.

Open Monday - Thursday 9-9 Friday & Saturday 9-5

04 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5SL SEDAN

Gold, 48K, Was $13,950

Now

Gray, 23K, Was $18,950

Now

$17,444

10 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4WD

White, 32K

Now

$20,499

$13,350

06 HONDA ACCORD EX SDN White, 19K, Was $14,950

Now

$14,731

HONDA RIDGELINE 4WD 08 RTS, White, 87K 09 RTL, Silver, 93K

$17,500 $17,950

08 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 AWD

Pearl, 26K, Was $21,500

Now

$10,973 $11,783 $12,926 $14,931 $15,948

White, 87K

Now

$23,500

1110 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 1-800-NEXT-HONDA 570-341-1400

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NEW

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FORD FIESTA SE

Auto., Air Conditioning, Pwr. Mirrors, Advance Trac with Electronic Stability Control, Side Curtains, Sirius , Satellite, CD, Pwr. Door Locks, Tilt Wheel, , Cruise, 15” Alum. Wheels, Keyless Entry w/Keypad

NEW

Auto., Anti-Theft Sys., Side Curtain Air Bags, AC, 16” Steel Wheels, Tilt Wheel, Instrument Cluster, Message Center, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, PL, PW, Pwr. Side Mirrors, MyKey, SYNC, CD, Fog Lamps

FORD REBATE....................1,500 FORD BONUS REBATE............500 OFF LEASE REBATE...............500 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP...........475 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP..........381

24 FORD REBATE................750 Mos. OFF LEASE REBATE........500 *Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 9/30/12.

ALL NEW FORD ESCAPE SE AWD

, SE, 1.6 EcoBoost Engine, Auto., Keyless Entry w/Keypad, PL, PW, 17” Alloy Wheels, Auto. Headlamps, SYNC, Sirius Satellite Radio, Perimeter Alarm, Tonneau Cover

24 Mos.

*Tax and tags extra. Security deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. Sale ends 9/30/12.

Auto., 3.5L V6, SYNC, Reverse Sensing Sys., CD, Keyless Entry with Keypad, PW, PDL, 18”Alum. Wheels, Anti-Theft Perimeter Alarm, Sirius Satellite Radio,

FORD REBATE.............2,000 FMCC REBATE..............500 OFF LEASE REBATE.....1,000 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP 1,236

24 Mos.

FORD REBATE..............1,500 FORD BONUS REBATE....1,000 FMCC REBATE................750 OFF LEASE REBATE.....1,000 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP......445 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP.......411

24 Mos.

NEW FORD TAURUS SEL AWD

FORD REBATE.............1,000 OFF LEASE REBATE.....1,000 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP. . . .45 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP. . .541

Auto., CD, Alum. Wheels, Tilt Wheel, PW, PL, Safety Pkg., 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Side Impact Air Bags, Keyless Entry, Message Center, Pwr. Seat,

FORD FOCUS SE 5 DR

Auto., CD, Alum Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Message Center,

FORD REBATE..............1,500 FORD BONUS REBATE....1,000 FMCC REBATE................750 OFF LEASE REBATE.....1,000 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP...1,445 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP.......761

CD, Alum Wheels, Tilt, PW, PDL, Pwr. Seat, Safety Pkg., Side Impact Air Bags, 1st & 2nd Air Curtains, Anti-Theft Sys., Sirius Satellite Radio, Keyless Entry w/Keypad, Message Center,

FORD REBATE..............1,500 FORD BONUS REBATE....1,000 FMCC REBATE................750 OFF LEASE REBATE.....1,000 FORD REGIONAL DISCOUNT OFF MSRP...1,445 COCCIA DISCOUNT OFF MSRP. . . .1,306

*Tax and tags extra. Security Deposit waived. All factory rebates applied **Lease payments based on 24 month lease 21,000 allowable miles. First months payment, $595 Bank Fee, and $2,500 down payment (cash or trade) due at delivery. See salesperson for details. All payments subject to credit approval by the primary lending source, Tier 0 rate. Special APR financing cannot be combined with Ford cash rebate. “BUY FOR” prices are based on 72 month at $18.30 per month per $1000 financed with $2,500 down (cash or trade). Photos of vehicles are for illustration purposes only. Coccia Ford-Lincoln is not responsible for any typographical errors. No Security Deposit Necessary. See dealer for details. Sale ends

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412 Autos for Sale

CROSSROAD MOTORS 570-825-7988

700 Sans Souci Highway WE SELL FOR LESS!! ‘01 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Executive 74K $5,399 ‘03 F250 XL Super Duty only 24k! AT-AC, $6,599 ‘06 Dodge Caravan 57k $7,299 ‘06 Dodge Stratus SXT 6 cyl, AT-AC 62K $7,599 ‘06 Chrysler Sebring Conv. Touring 60K $7,599 ‘06 FORD FREESTAR 62k, Rear air A/C $7,799 ‘05 Chrysler T & C 63k $7,799 ‘05 CHEVY MALIBU Only 36k, Private Owner $9,499. ‘07 Ford Escape 4X4 XLT 83K $10,599 ‘12 Ford Fusion 25k factory warranty $15,699 ‘09 Subaru Forester 4x4 11k red $15,999 ‘11 E250 Cargo AT-AC cruise, 15k, factory warranty $16,699 ‘11 Nissan Rogue AWD, 27k Factory warranty $17,199 ‘11 Ford Escape XLT, 4x4, 26k, Factory Warranty, 6 Cylinder $18,999 ‘11 Toyota Rav 4 4x4 AT only 8,000 miles, alloys, power sunroof. new condition. Factory warranty $20,799 TITLE TAGS FULL NOTARY SERVICE 6 M ONTH WARRANTY

6speed, collectors, this baby is 1 of only 750 GTS coupes built in 2002 and only 1 of 83 painted Race Yellow it still wears its original tires showing how it was babied. This car is spotless throughout and is ready for its new home. This vehicle is shown by appointment only. $39,999 or trade. 570-760-2365

FORD ‘02 MUSTANG

GTRedCONVERTIBLE with black

top. 6,500 miles. One Owner. Excellent Condition. $17,500 570-760-5833

HONDA `01 CIVIC 92,000 miles, 5

speed, all power, air. Garage kept. “A” title. All maintenance records on file. $5,500, OBO (570)288-5315

HONDA `12 ACCORD LX Grey. 6K miles.

Factory Warranty. Was 20,900, sale price $19,995.

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DODGE ‘03 GRAND CARAVAN

Inspected 6/12, 100K mile, 7 passenger, green, V-6, 3.8L, automatic. ABS, power locks/ windows. Power driver seat, dual air bags. CD, cassette, am/fm radio. Front & rear AC, power steering. Tilt wheel & roof rack. $4,900. 570-814-8215

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HONDA ‘09 CIVIC EX Grey. 42K miles.

HYUNDAI `07 SONATA White, 4 door, 6

PONTIAC ‘07 G6 GT

VOLKSWAGEN ‘04 JETTA GL Black. 75K miles.

Moon roof, alloys. Reduced Price $14,495.

DODGE ‘02 VIPER GTS 10,000 MILES V10

HONDA ‘07 CIVIC

HONDA ‘09 ACCORD EX Silver. 39K miles.

Moon roof, alloys. Reduced Price $15,295.

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HYUNDAI `06 SONATA V6, all power, sun/moon roof, alloys. 74K. CD/stereo. $6,575 (570)245-7351

MERCURY `79 ZEPHYR 6 cylinder automatic. 52k original miles. $1500. OBO 570-899-1896

412 Autos for Sale

Silver, 2.2 liter, 30 mpg. Like new, garage kept, non smoker with sunroof & rear spoiler. Air. AM/FM CD. Flawless interior. Rides & handles perfect. New tires. Regular oil changes. Always maintained, 89,900 miles. $4,275. (570)592-0997

LINCOLN ‘94 TOWN CAR Signature

288-8995

Junk Cars, Used Cars & Trucks wanted. Cash paid. 574 -1275

PONTIAC `00 SUNFIRE

6 cylinder, AWD, loaded, leather backup camera, panaramic sunroof, white with beige interior. Like new. $22,800. (570) 262-9374

949 Wyoming Ave, Forty Fort

96 Buick Skylark Auto, 4 door, 81K $2,495 00 Chevy S10 Blazer. 4 door. 4wd. Red. $2,795 96 Pontiac Grand Prix. White, Air, power windows & brakes, 4 door, runs good. 106K. $2,995 96 Plymouth Voyager Auto, air. Runs excellent. 82k $3,495 95 Buick Park Ave 54k. $3,995 93 UD Tow Truck with wheel lift. 64k. $10,000 04 Nissan Armada, 7 passenger. 4wd. Excellent condition. $11,900 09 Mercedes GL450, 7 passenger. Too many options to list. 30K miles. Garage kept. Cream puff. $47,800

Good condition. 69k FWD, auto, all power, Remote start, 4 Door, Heated leather seats. $9,500. 570-793-3412

cylinder, full power, side air bags, security, keyless entry, 63K. $7,599 (570)474-6549

series. 58,200 miles. Must sell. $4,950 OBO 570-825-4132

TOYOTA `03 HIGHLANDER

WANTED!

ALL JUNK CARS! CA$H PAID

White. Original Owner. Garage kept. Excellent condition. $10,300. Neg. 570-677-3892

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MERCEDES-BENZ `07 C280 4 matic, 73K miles. Full options, no GPS, 1 owner, dealer serviced. Black exterior/ cream interior. Very good condition. $16,000 (570)262-0313

NISSAN `09 ALTIMA SE

Doyouneedmorespace? A yard or garage sale in classified is the best way tocleanoutyourclosets! You’re in bussiness with classified!

TOYOTA ‘04 CELICA GT

112K miles. Blue, 5 speed. Air, power windows/locks, CD/cassette, Keyless entry, sunroof, new battery. Car drives and has current PA inspection. Slight rust on corner of passenger door. Clutch slips on hard acceleration. This is why its thousands less than Blue Book value. $6,500 OBO. Make an offer! Call 570-592-1629

TOYOTA ‘09 CAMRY 18,000 Miles,

With only 19,800 miles. Heated leather seats, black exterior, charcoal interior, power sunroof, air, power windows, door locks, power front seats, tilt wheel, power steering, cruise control, am/fm/cd, auto transmission, FWD, ABS, ONE OWNER, $14,990. 570-814-9847

444 Market St. Kingston

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STK# C3 STK C3596 96

LEASE FOR

319

PLUS TAX/TAGS FOR 24 MONTHS* *LEASE BASED ON 24 MONTHLY PAYMENTS AT 10K MILES PER YEAR WITH $2,4955 TOTAL DUE AT SIGNING S PLUS TAX, TAGS, TITLE AND $129 DEALER PROCESSING CHARGE. INCLUDES $2,000 LUXURY LEASE CONQUEST.

NEW 2012

CADILLAC SRX LUXURY

NEW 2012

$2,000 LUXURY LEASE LEASSE CONQUEST CASH!

STK# C3605 STK C360

LEASE FOR

379

PL PLUS TAX/TAGS FOR 24 MONTHS* *LEASE ASE BASED ON 24 MONTHLY PAYMENTS AT 10K MILES PER YEAR WITH $2,4955 TOTAL DUE AT SIGNING PLUS TAX, TAGS, TITLE AND $129 DEALER PROCESSING CHARGE. INCLUDES $2,000 LUXURY LEASE CONQUEST.

CADILLAC ESCALADE AWD PREMIUM COLLECTION $3,000 LUXURY LUXURRY LEASE CONQUEST CASH! CASH

STK# C3575

LEASE FOR

829

PLUS TAX/TAGS FOR 24 MONTHS* *LEASE BASED ON 24 MONTHLY PAYMENTS AT 10K MILES PER YEAR WITH $2,4955 TOTAL DUE AT SIGNING PLUS TAX, TAGS, TITLE AND $129 DEALER PROCESSING CHARGE. INCLUDES $3,000 LUXURY LEASE CONQUEST.

*PRICES & PAYMENTS ARE PLUS TAX,TAGS,TITLE AND $129 DEALER PROCESSING CHARGE. PHOTOS ARE FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY. DEALER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.ALL PRICES INCLUDE APPLICABLE REBATES AND/OR INCENTIVES. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. PRIOR SALES EXCLUDED. ALL OFFERS SUBJECT TO MANUFACTURER PROGRAM CHANGES. PRICES AVAILABLE ON ADVERTISED VEHICLES ONLY. MILEAGE CHARGE OF $.25/MILE OVER 30K MILES. LESSEE PAYS FOR EXCESS WEAR. NOT AVAILABLE WITH SOME OTHER OFFERS. SECURITY DEPOSIT IS NOT REQUIRED AT TIME OF DELIVERY. FINANCING ON SELECT MODELS THRU ALLY FINANCIAL, MUST QUALIFY.TO QUALIFY FOR CONQUEST REBATE YOU MUST BE IN A NON-GM LEASE. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.ALL OFFERS EXPIRE 9/30/12.

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412 Autos for Sale

ACME AUTO SALES 343-1959

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AUDI S5 CONV.

Sprint blue, black / brown leather int., navigation, 7 spd auto turbo, AWD 09 CHEVY IMPALA LS Silver, V6 07 BUICK LACROSSE CXL, black, V6 07 BUICK LUCERNE CXL, silver, grey leather 06 LINCOLN ZEPHYR grey, tan leather, sun roof 05 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, blue, sunroof, 87k miles 05 CHEVY IMPALA silver, alloys, V6 04 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS mint green, grey int. 04 NISSAN MAXIMA LS silver, auto, sunroof 03 CHEVY CAVALIER Blue, 4 cyl., auto (R-title) 03 CHEVY MONTE CARLO LS blue V6 auto 03 AUDI S8 QUATTRO, mid blue/light grey leather, navigation, AWD 01 TOYOTA CELICA GT silver, 4 cyl auto sunroof 00 BMW 323i silver auto 98 NISSAN ALTIMA Gold, auto, 4 dr 4 cyl. 73 PORSCHE 914 green & black, 5 speed, 62k miles.

SUVS, VANS, TRUCKS, 4 X4’s

08 JEEP PATRIOT grey, auto, 4 cyl., 4x4 08 FORD ESCAPE XLT SILVER, V6, 4X4 07 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS, black, V6, 4x4 07 DODGE CARAVAN SXT green, 4 door, 7 pass mini van 06 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB SLT

black, 4 door, V8, 4x4 truck

06 MERCURY MARINER premium seafoam green, leather int., V6, 4x4 06 INFINITY QX56 Pearl white, tan leather, Naviga tion, 3rd seat, 4x4 06 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB, Black, V8, 4x4 truck 06 FORD EXPLORER XLT, black, 3rd seat, 4x4 06 CHEVY TRAILBLZAER LS, SILVER, 4X4 05 FORD ESCAPE XLT blue, auto, V6 4x4 05 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT green, V6, 4x4 05 FORD FREESTAR SE, white, 7 pax mini van 05 CADILLAC SRX black, leather, V6, AWD 05 HYUNDAI TUSCON LX green auto, AWD 05 JEEP LIBERTY RENEGADE Blue, 5 speed, V6, 4x4 04 FORD ESCAPE XLT red, V6, 4x4 04 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER lt green V6 4x4 04 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER XLS red, auto, 4 cyl., AWD 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Se patriot blue, V6, 4x4 04 FORD SUZUKI XlS LX blue V6 4x4 04 KIA SORENTO EX blue, auto, V6 AWD 04 NISSAN XTERRA XE blue, auto, 4x4 04 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4x4 Pewter, grey leather, 3rd seat 04 CHEVY AVALANCHE Z71, green, 4 door, 4x4 truck 04 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND graphite grey, 2 tone leather, sunroof, 4x4 02 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY EL 4 door, 7 pass mini van 01 FORD EXPLORER Sport teal blue, 2 door, auto, 4x4 01 FORD F150 XLT white, super cab, 4x4 truck 01 FORD F150 XLT Blue/tan, 4 door, 4x4 truck 00 CHEVY 1500 SILVERADO X-CAB green, 4x4 truck 99 NISSAN PATHINDER gold, V6, 4x4 98 FORD EXPLOREER XLT red, auto, 4x4

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

CHEVROLET `61 CORVETTE A black & silver

beauty. 4 barrel with 4 on the floor. $39,000 Firm. Interested parties call for info 570-287-8498

Job Seekers are looking here! Where's your ad? 570-829-7130 and ask for an employment specialist

CHEVROLET `76 PICKUP 4 Cylinder

415 Autos-Antique & Classic

MAZDA `88 RX-7 CONVERTIBLE

1 owner, garage kept, 65k original miles, black with grey leather interior, all original & never seen snow. $7,995. Call 570-237-5119

MERCEDES-BENZ `73 450SL with Convertible

removable hard top, power windows, AM /FM radio with cassette player, CD player, automatic, 4 new tires. Champagne exterior; Italian red leather interior inside. Garage kept, excellent condition. Priced to Sell! $23,000. Call 570-825-6272

MERCURY `55 MONTCLAIR 99.9% original. 4

door sedan, black & yellow. Motor rebuilt, 250 miles on it. You’ve got to see it to believe it! call for more information after 1:00pm (570)540-3220

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Boats & Marinas

FISHING BOAT. Like new. 16 1/2’ Trophy Fiberglass. 25 HP Johnson motor, 48 lb thrust, trolling motor with foot control. Recharger, pedestal front seat, carpeted floor. Live well, storage compartment. Excellent condition. $4500. 570-675-5046 after 12 noon

427

Commercial Trucks & Equipment

CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322

CHEVY ‘08 3500 HD DUMP TRUCK 2WD, automatic.

Only 12,000 miles. Vehicle in like new condition. $19,000. 570-288-4322

7’x20’, 7,000 GVW, Can be purchased with or without 3 wheel chocks. 5 10,000lb tie downs Pricing firm @ $2,899, add $100 for chocks. 570-690-8588

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BMW 2010 K1300S

MAFFEI Auto Sales

570-288-6227 444 Market St. Kingston

CHEVROLET `98 BLAZER 4X4

Standard shift, 104,000 miles. Inspected. $2,500 OBO. Call after 3 pm 570-239-3365

CHEVROLET `99 S-10

64,000 miles, 4 cylinder, auto, great on gas. $4,500. 570-947-0032

CHEVROLET `99 S-10Silver, PICK-UP

85,000 miles, excellent condition, covered bed. $3,800 570-822-7657

CHEVY ‘99 BLAZER

Sport utility, 4 door, four wheel drive, ABS, new inspection. $4200. 570-709-1467

1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

CHEVY ‘03 SILVERADO 4X4 REG CAB AUTO, V8. LOOKS

& RUNS GREAT $6995. Call For Details! 570-696-4377

1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

CHEVY ‘99 SILVERADO 4X4 XCAB

Auto, V8, like new $5995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

Near Mint 174 miles - yes, One hundred and seventy four miles on the clock, original owner. $8000. 570-876-2816

HONDA ‘05 750 SHADOW Windshield, saddle-

bags & new battery. 2,190 Miles Garage Kept. Asking $4500. 570-430-3041

SUZUKI ‘01 VS 800 GL INTRUDER Garage kept, no rust, lots of chrome, black with teal green flake. Includes storage jack & 2 helmets. $3600 570-410-1026

YAMAHA ‘97 ROYALSTAR 1300

442 RVs & Campers

FOREST RIVER`08 5TH WHEEL

Model 8526RLS Mountain Top,PA $18,500 570-760-6341

1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

FORD ‘03 F150 XL

4x4, 6 cyl., auto, 1 owner, great work truck $4995. Call For Details! 570-696-4377

HONDA `05 ELEMENT LX

4 wd, auto, 58k miles, excellent condition. $12,000 (570)472-9091

JEEP `12 LIBERTY SPORT 4 x 4. Silver. 14K

miles. Factory Warranty . Sale Price $20,900.

MAFFEI Auto Sales

570-288-6227 444 Market St. Kingston

630 Money To Loan

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Crib, brown with mattress, $25. 570-474-5492

700 MERCHANDISE 702

Air Conditioners

AIR CONDITIONER Portable 10,000 BTU. Like-new condition. $100. 570-331-3133

sewing machine $50. 578-0028

JEEP ‘03 WRANGLER 110000 mi. 4.0

6cylinder 5 speed stick. Inspected to 6/13. $7500 call or text 570-204-3817

1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

JEEP ‘04 GRAND CHEROKEE LOREDO 4x4, 6 cyl, 1

Owner, Extra Clean SUV! $5,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

DODGE ‘04 DURANGO

1 owner, leather sunroof, 3rd row seat $6,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

DODGE ‘03 CARAVAN Auto, V6. Nice clean car $4995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

RANGE ROVER ‘95 CLASSIC runs well not inspected $1500. 570-239-4163 or 570-675-9847 leave message

MITSUBISHI `11

OUTLANDER SPORT SE AWD, Black interi-

or/exterior, start/ stop engine with keyless entry, heated seats, 18” alloy wheels, many extra features. Only Low Miles. 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty. $22,500. Willing to negotiate. Serious inquires only - must sell, going to law school. (570) 793-6844

FORD `08 EXPEDITION 1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

SATURN ‘04 VUE

Black, 32,500 miles, leather upholstery, 3rd seat pkg., optional tow pkg. with 910lb, tongue/9,100lb tow - all the goodies. Excellent condition $24,999 (570)690-8588

FORD ‘01 F150

4WD Ext Cab, V8, Lariat, 6’ bed with liner, 7½’ western plow, 80,000 miles, $8500. OBO Call Tom 570-234-9790

FORD ‘02 EXPLORER

Red, XLT, Original non-smoking owner, garaged, synthetic oil since new, excellent in and out. New tires and battery. 90,000 miles. $7,500 (570) 403-3016

Front wheel drive, 4 cyl, 5 speed, sunroof, clean, clean SUV! $4,995 Call For Details! 570-696-4377

TOYOTA `04 SIENNA LE Clean & well maintained, auto car starter, gold, low mileage, 65K, Kelly blue book value of $11,300. Asking $10,900 (570)283-3086

457 Wanted to Buy Auto

BUYING USED VEHICLES

Call Vitos & Ginos 949 Wyoming Ave,

Forty Fort, PA

288-8995

FORD ‘00 EXPLORER XLT

EXTRA CLEAN! 4X4. $3,995. 570-696-4377

1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

FORD ‘03 EXPLORER XLT

4X4, leather, sunroof, like new! $5,995 570-696-4377

NASCAR DIECAST 03 R Wallace $40 06 Dale Jr black $50 04 Dayton Wi Jr. 3 pieces $125. 04 Dayton Win Jr. numbered $250. Pixar cars 40 pieces $4 each. 75 Beanie babies $140 570-654-7752

PITTSBURGH STEELERS MEMORABILIA I am selling my

entire collection of Steelers items including helmets, autographs, photos, prints, lithographs, starting lineups, many one of a kind items. Too many to list. Prices from $5 to $1500. Serious inquiries only! Call 570-9056865 to set up time to review collection. SEWING MACHINE Singer $50 570-829-2599 SEWING MACHINE Vintage Singer treadle in cabinet $50. 570-823-0026 VINTAGE EICO #666 vacuum tube tester with manual in excellent condition working $75. Lionel vintage train transformer speckled case type #4044, chec 570-735-6638

710

Appliances

Why Spend Hundreds on New or Used Appliances? Most problems with your appliances are usually simple and inexpensive to fix! Save your hard earned money, Let us take a look at it first! 30 years in the business. East Main Appliances 570-735-8271 Nanticoke

COM TECH REPAIR

All Major Brands. Over 25 years experience. Honest Professional Affordable Service. Appliances, Mowers, Snow-blowers, Garage Door Openers, Exercise Equipment and more. Call 570-954-7608 DRYER. Large Capacity, you haul. $25. Jen 570-606-6688 FREEZER Frigidaire upright $225. 570-823-0026 RANGE: Kenmore countertop electric, stainless steel, 4 burner with center grill, no oven. $125 neg. 570-675-0248

600 FINANCIAL

STOVE. Gas, ivory, good shape. Bottom broiler. $75 570-704-9232

610

STOVE: Whirlpool gold self-cleaning gas oven accubake system, super capacity, good condition $150. 570-793-1366

Business Opportunities

NEPA FLORAL & GIFT SHOP Full-service floral & gift shop for sale. Turn key operation in prime retail location. Stable revenue growth & flexible operating hours. Includes delivery van, all inventory, walk in cooler, supplies, website, and customer list. Must sell, Owner relocating. 570-592-3327

GET RID OF YOUR BABY FAT AND STRETCH MARKS NOW! Tightens, Tones & Firms stomach, arms, thighs,hips, neck and face. No pain, bruising or surgery! Naturally based contouring treatment. Helps minimize the appearance of cellulite and lose skin. The ultimate body applicator and amazing diet products. www. getfit2012.itworks.net or call (570) 855-9722

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WASHER, dryer and fridge set $900 and kitchen table set for $100 if interested call 570-357-5107 WASHER/DRYER. Kenmore Elite, electric dryer. $390. COOKTOP, Kitchen Aid, electric, $125. DISHWASHER,Hotpoint. $125. All Excellent. 570-678-7544

Building Materials

PAINT Behr Plus 6 gallons exterior satin enamel brown $25. gallon. 8245114 after 5 pm SINK stainless steel sink made by Just, single bowl sink 25” x22”x8” deep with strainer basket, excellent condition. $20. 570-735 6638 TUB Jacuzzi whirlpool corner tub with heater & faucet $550. 823-0026

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Cemetery Plots/Lots

CHAPEL LAWN, DALLAS, PA 3 Cemetery Lots together. Value $1,100 each. Selling for $600 each. 570-696-2076

726

Clothing

DRESS, platinum size 12 $20 570-654-4113 HUNTING JACKETS 2, orange & brown, Woolrich $5. each. One piece winter red $10. 735-3489 JACKET black leather men’s Adler large worn once excellent condition $100. 570-819-2174 JACKET, Navy blue blazer, 46R, Student Holy Redeemer. Excellent worn 6 months, Neil Allen Career. $40 570-474-9866 JEANS. Boy’s various styles and sizes. All for $25. Call for details. 570-709-9863 JERSEY new Penguins jersey (unisex) black, red, white with em-bossed Penguin logo on front. Originally $139. sell $45. (570) 868-6168

730

744

Furniture & Accessories

BEDROOM SET 4 piece, beautiful walnut finish by Pilliod $375. Excellent condition CHINA HUTCH, walnut finish $375. 12 PIECE PLACE SETTING & serving pieces in Star Light pattern by Harmony House $250. 570-472-0285 Gary 570-823-3496 Rick BEDROOM SET full bed, dresser with mirror, chest with mirror, side table $450. Black wrought iron queen size canopy bed $325. Coffee table wood with two top glass inserts $35. 2 mahogany size tables $30. 570-708-0264

BEDS Twin loft bed set, heavy solid frame, dark wood, one loft, one floor, $195. TWIN BEDS with spindle design, maple, complete, $125. 675-2593 BENCH, wooden hand painted $35 570-829-2599

CHAIRS, (2) Genuine leather, custom made recliners. Taupe color, like new. $550 each. SOFA, CHAIR, OTTOMAN, 3 TABLES, great for den. Wood and cloth, all in excellent condition. $450. Call after 12 noon 570-675-5046 COMPUTER CHAIR, $10. computer desk, $10. Sauder desk $2. Bed reading chair $10. 570-313-0815 COUCH maroon reclining couch with fold down center console & massagers & reclining love seat also matching area rug. Good Shape. Asking $350. 762-7495 COUCH purple leather, very comfy has a scrap hole on the rear side $20 570-991-1608 or Sorgenma@ comcast.net

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PRINTER. Commercial Dell. Multifunction color. New drum. Relocating. $250 240-3552

DESK. Solid light oak roll top desk with matching chair on wheels. Purchased from House of Oak $250. Young lady bedroom suit Cottage retreat from Ashley furniture store. Single bed complete, dresser with mirror. desk with book hutch, night stand, book/tv shelf. $350. Both excellent condition Cash & carry. 570-262-0668

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Exercise Equipment

GYM Home Weider 8525excellent condition $75. 570-829-2599 TREADMILL. ProForm 490 LS Crosswalk, space saver. Power incline, console that holds water bottle, book shelf, 2 displays. Excellent condition. Users manual included. $150. 570-301-8515 570-868-5275

Firewood

COAL. 3 ton of chestnut. You pick up. $450. 570-466-7376 570-388-2000 FIREWOOD FREE, cut hard logs, must haul away. 570-829-1478

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Furnaces & Heaters

FIREPLACE. Propane LP Gas. Comfort Glo VentFree. 14,000 to 26,000 BTU/HR with Thermostat, corner mantel, base, brass trim, instruction and installation manuels $200. 675-7142 PELLET STOVE P61-2 Harman, Hot air duct work excellent cond $600 570-574-2410

744

Furniture & Accessories

AIR MATTRESS new, full size, with pump, 19” rise $40 570-823-2709

American Drew dining table and chairs and matching china closet. Approximately 20 years. Old in good condition chairs need reupholstering $550 OBO. (570) 654-9012 BEDROOM SET twin, mahogany, double dresser with mirror, chest, nigh table complete. $500.570-822-3581

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

DUPONT

MOUNTAINTOP

DINING ROOM SET solid oak, includes table, 2 leafs, 4 chairs, matching double door hutch with glass shelves & mirrored back with lighting. Asking $700. 570-2833476 after 5pm ENTERTAINMENT CENTER Parker House, solid oak 58”w, 50”h, 21”d, 32” RCA TV excellent condition $100 570-262-3967 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, dark blue. Side glass door, drawer on bottom. $75. 570-639-5182

113 NEW ST.

Saturday 9/15, & Sunday 9/16 9 to 4 Children's clothing, household bikes, something for everyone EDWARSVILLE

LOVESEAT & Cushion, white wicker. Coffee Table $25. 570-639-2780

MATTRESS SALE

We Beat All Competitors Prices!

40 Hurbane Street Sunday 9am - 2pm Men’s clothes AE & Hollister size small, girl’s clothes size 56, electronics, hot tub & much more. No early birds.

1220 Alberdeen Rd Sat. & Sun. 15, 9-? Business closing, selling new swords, daggers & knives, household items, toys, children’s & adult clothing. Something for Everyone!

NANTICOKE

1468 Wyoming Avenue Sat & Sun, 9-4 EXTRAORDINARY ESTATE SALE OF 60 YEAR ANTIQUE COLLECTOR A half century before the TV show “American Pickers” there was a collector with an eye for amazing finds. A one-of-a-kindevent! Antique Limoges collection, paintings on porcelain, cut crystal, Icart prints, Wavecrest glass. Champleve glass, antique jardineires. Fine & costume jewelry, antique furniture, linens, silver. Vintage handbags & clothes, lamps, Grandfather clock, kitchenware, china & more. 2nd floor. One house from Burke Law Firm on Durkee St. corner. Park along Durkee St., or other side streets. No Early Birds.

HANOVER TOWNSHIP

SOFA LazyBoy $50. Lazy boy loveseat, $50. both recline. 570-824-0591

117 E. Kirmar Ave. Sat & Sun, 8-3 Something for Everyone!

PITTSTON

351 South Main St. SUN., SEPT. 16 9AM-4PM RAIN OR SHINE! All Items must go. Clothing, Household items, furniture, windows & doors (used & new), gun cabinets, misc.

PITTSTON

ENORMOUS

70 Frothingham St. Saturday & Sunday Sept. 15 and 16 8am - 3pm 90+ year old home must be emptied. COME PREPARED TO HUNT THROUGH TREASURES. Furniture, 22kt china, crystal, jewelry, Playboy mags, collection hats, purses, clothing, baking items, cast iron pans, vintage Xmas lights ornaments, tools, canning items, kitchenware, books, black/white photos and free stuff. I promise something for everyone~! SUNDAY PRICES DRASTICALLY SLASHED

Holy Cross Church 420 Main Road Flea Market/Crafts Chicken BBQ Sunday 9/16 10am-4pm Flea Market Only: 9/21 8AM-2PM 9/22 8AM-Noon 6-7PM 9/23 10am-Noon

WICKER STAND 4 shelf $15 570-654-6329

OUTSIDE SPACES - $10

WILKES-BARRE

HARVEYS LAKE

22 CLARK ST. Sat. 9/15 9am-4pm Sun.,9/16 9am-1pm Computers/electronics, chachkies, collectibles, furniture, toys and more. NO early birds.

SHAVERTOWN Pole 179 Knots Landing Sun, Sept. 16, 9-3 Home & garden tools, household items, TV’s, NASCAR collectibles, clothes, Alfred Angelo wedding gown, never worn

Collect cash, not dust! Clean out your basement, garage or attic and call the Classified department today at 570829-7130! LEHMAN TWP. YARD/

40 Croop Road (off Rt. 29) between Lake Silkworth and Moon Lake. Sat.,Sept.15th 9- 4 Sunday, 9-1 Collectibles, American doll, household items, clothes. Something for everybody

LUZERNE

99 N. Pioneer Ave. Sat., 9-3 & Sun.,10-2 Contents include: dining room set, 2 bedroom sets, living room set, sofa bed, console piano, lift chair, fireplace, curio cabinet, desk, dressers, chairs, tables, 2 kitchen sets, hospital bed, sewing machine, lamps, wicker, kitchen & glassware, rugs, linens, Depression glass, jewelry, books, tools, fishing, women’s clothing & much more! The house is full, don’t miss this one!

SWOYERSVILLE

502 Church Street Sat. & Sun., 10-3 Disney Princess items, girl’s clothes, toys, bedding, household items & more.

WEST WYOMING 762 Bennett St. Sat 8-4 Sun 9-1 Sept. 15 & 16 Something for everyone too much to mention

MOUNTAIN TOP

18 Evergreen Lake Drive Sat. Sept. 15 Sun., Sept. 16 9am - 1pm Tools, household, furniture and much, much, more.

244 MADISON ST. W-B I am moving out of state and selling everything in my home. EVERYTHING MUST GO!!! Come check it out...call 704-7955 for questions Saturday & Sunday 10AM-4PM Monday thru Friday 10AM-2PM

344 S. Franklin St. Sunday, Sept. 16. 8am - 3 pm Clothing, Antiques, More.

750

Jewelry

ENGAGEMENT RING

for sale, asking $975. 14K yellow gold, 0.54 ct round center stone. Band has 24 small round channel-set diamonds, in two rows of 12 diamonds each. Appraised for $3,000. Serious inquiries only, please call 570814-7614 or email aykbutterfly@ gmail.com

752 Landscaping & Gardening

650 W. 8th St. Fri., Sat., Sun., 9-4 Fishing, household, camping, furniture.

WILKES-BARRE

TABLE, accent & matching mirror, hand painted $50 570-829-2599 TABLES, cherry 2 $50 each. Cherry coffee table $50 570-639-5182

SPACE SPACE AVAILABLE INSIDE & OUT Acres of parking

WILKES-BARRE

PLAINS

Twin sets: $139 Full sets: $159 Queen sets: $199 All New American Made 570-288-1898

MIRROR, black wrought iron $40 570-829-2599

OPEN YEAR ROUND

FORTY FORT

Mattress Guy

MATTRESS: queen size P-Top set. New in plastic. Must sell asap. $150 Call 570-280-9628

WEST WYOMING

Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday 8am-4pm

FURNISH FOR LESS

* NELSON * * FURNITURE * * WAREHOUSE * Recliners from $299 Lift Chairs from $699 New and Used Living Room Dinettes, Bedroom 210 Division St Kingston Call 570-288-3607

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

6th Street

BOOKSHELF Sauder like new 5 shelves $40 570-829-2599

COUCH, $100. Chair, $50. Recliner, $50. Rocking Chair, $30. 570-474-5492

WORK STATION HP DC7100 new mainboard, new memory modules. 3ghz cpu. 1 gb ram. Windows xp. Delivery. Best offers accepted. $90. 570-654-0574.

746 Garage Sales/ Estate Sales/ Flea Markets

BEDROOM SET-OAK

6 Piece Broyhill Excellent condition. Asking $500. 570-592-3657

Computer Equipment & Software

LINE UP A GREAT DEAL... IN CLASSIFIED! 736

REFRIGERATOR/ FREEZER. Whirlpool with ice maker. FREE. 570-675-3713

1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

Baby Items

HIGH CHAIR like new $25. obo. 570-262-9273

Looking for the right deal on an automobile? 708 Antiques & Turn to classified. Collectibles It’s a showroom in print! DESK $100.china Classified’s got cabinet $300 french the directions! chandelier $500

LAND ROVER ‘97 DISCOVERY inspected runs well $1800.

$15,000 FIRM.

HARLEY ‘10 DAVIDSON SPORTSTER CUSTOM Loud pipes.

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

HESS TRUCKS (53) new in boxes 1990 thru 2011 $700 firm. 570-735-4580

Call 570-262-0914 Leave message.

CHEVY ‘30 HOTROD COUPE

Kit Car $5,500 OR TRADE JUST REDUCED (570) 655-4884

AWD. Beige metallic. 60K miles, sunroof, heated seats. $19,995.

Motorcycles

Only 460 miles! Has all bells & whistles. Heated grips, 12 volt outlet, traction control, ride adjustment on the fly. Black with lite gray and red trim. comes with BMW cover, battery tender, black blue tooth helmet with FM stereo and black leather riding gloves (like new). paid $20,500. Sell for

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CADILLAC ‘08 SRX

1518 8th Street Carverton, PA Near Francis Slocum St. Park

Very Good Condition! NEW PRICE $2,500. 570-362-3626 Ask for Lee $47,000

Trucks/ SUVs/Vans

UTILITY TRAILER ‘13

12,000 miles. With windshield. Runs excellent. Many extras including gunfighter seat, leather bags, extra pipes. New tires & battery. Asking $4,000 firm. (570) 814-1548

GREAT DEALS! MERCEDES ‘29

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11 CHEVY IMPALA LT

08 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD........................ $12,995 10 CHEVY HHR LT

08 DODGE RAM 2500 QUAD CAB 4X4

83K Miles...................................................

12 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4

07 GMC YUKON XL DENALI AWD

White Beauty, Local New Car Trade .............. $21,995

09 LINCOLN MKZ ALL WHEEL DRIVE

One Owner, Local Trade, Only 45K Miles ...... $21,995 11 DODGE CHALLENGER ................................. $22,900 11 CHEVY CAMARO LT..................................... $22,900 11 MAZDA CX-7 AWD ...................................... $23,900 08 DODGE RAM 3500 DUALLY DIESEL 4X4 ... $23,995 12 NISSAN MAXIMA 16K Miles ....................... $25,995 11 CHEVY TRAVERSE LT AWD .......................... $26,995

1-Owner, Z71 Pkg.................................................... $17,995

13,995 11 HYUNDAI ACCENTS (4 AVAILABLE)........... 13,995 11 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN’S. ............................. $14,900 10 DODGE CALIBER’S (2 AVAILABLE) ............. $14,995 10 CHRYSLER SEBRING (2 AVAILABLE)From $14,995 10 VW BEETLE COUPE...................................... $15,900 Silver Beauty, Power Galore.........................

LEASE FOR $393.56 PER MO.

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07 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT. CAB 4X4

10 MAZDA MIATA CONVERTIBLE

Power Equipped, Tons of Warranty............... 15,995 11 DODGE AVENGER SXT ................................ $16,900 12 FORD FOCUS SDN’S .......................... From $16,900 11 TOYOTA COROLLA 27K Miles ...................... $16,995 11 NISSAN ALTIMA 23K Miles ............................ $17,995

Just Traded, V6 Engine, Priced to Move ................ 6,995 06 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 One Owner .......... $7,995 06 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS GS Just Arrived, Local One Owner, Only 29K Miles ................. $12,995 $

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18,995

1-Owner, Tons of Warranty ............................ $18,995 12 FORD E-150 CARGO VAN ........................... $19,900 11 NISSAN ROGUE AWD.................................. $19,900 11 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD .......................... $20,900

12 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4

13K Miles, White Beauty, SLT Equipment........ $26,995 11 CADILLAC CTS-4 COUPE All Wheel Drive, Just 15K Local One Owner Miles, Tons of Warranty! .... $33,995

*All lease payments based on 39 mo’s with 10,000 miles per year, $3,000 cash or trade down plus tax, tags and ﬁrst payment due at signing. All factory rebates applied. See Dealer for details. Residual Values: A=$14,379 B=$23,172.25 C= $20,812 D=$21,609.50

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OVER 50 USED VEHICLES IN STOCK UNDER $20,000!

Value Vehicle Outlet 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO COUPE

Stk# P14718, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, PW, PL

NOW

5,499*

• 3 Day or 150 Mile Money Back Guarantee** • 30 Day/1000 Mile Limited Warranty** • All Value Vehicle Outlet Cars Pass PA State Inspection**

2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE 4X4

2006 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN

2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA SEDAN

2005 PONTIAC VIBE 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 4WD

2005 CHEVY COBALT LT SEDAN

2009 SUZUKI SX4 SEDAN LE

Stk# S2275A, Automatic, Power Windows & Locks, A/C, Alloy Wheels

Stk# P14716, Power Windows & Locks, Automatic, A/C, CD

Stk# S2307A, Automatic, Power Windows & Locks, Great Runner!

Stk# S2290B, Automatic, Power Windows & Locks, A/C

Stk# S2363A, Leather, Sunroof, Automatic, Power Windows & Locks

Stk# S2222A, Automatic, Power Locks & Winmdows, CD, A/C

NOW

5,999*

NOW

6,299*

6,499*

GOLD CHECK $ 2007 FORD ESCAPE 4X4 10,999* 2006 MERCURY MONTEGO SDN AWD $ 10,999* $ 2006 CHEVY IMPALA LTZ 10,999* $ 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA 10,999* 2009 NISSAN SENTRA SEDAN $ 11,399* 2011 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK $ 11,999* $ 2008 DODGE NITRO 4X4 12,599* Stk#S2241A, Automatic, Power Windows & Locks, 4 Wheel Drive

Stk#S2256, Leather, Sunroof, All Wheel Drive, Auto, PW, PL Stk#P14671, Leather, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, CD, PW, PL

Stk#S2050A, GLS Package, Automatic, Power Windows & Locks Stk#P14710, SR Pkg, Power Windows & Locks, Automatic

Stk#S2175A, Power Windows & Locks, Manual Trans., Awesome on Gas, Only 12K Miles

Stk#P14714, SXT Pkg, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, PW, PL

2011 MITSUBISHI GALANT

Stk# P14728, Power Windows & Locks, Alloy Wheels, CD, A/C

2008 NISSAN ALTIMA SL SEDAN

Stk# P14723, Leather, Sunroof, Automatic, Alloy Wheels, PW, PL

12,799* $ 12,999* $

14,499*

2011 SUZUKI SX4 CROSSOVER TECH AWD $ Stk# S2254A, Custom Wheels, Automatic, Navigation, PW, PL

6,999*

Stk# P14684A, Power Windows & Locks, CD, Alloy Wheels, Auto

NOW

6,999*

NOW

7,999

NOW

8,999

2006 SAAB 9-5 SEDAN

2006 FORD ESCAPE LIMITED 4X4

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT SEDAN

Stk# S2252B, Leather, Automatic, Power Windows & Locks

Stk# S2340A, Sunroof, Leather, Automatic, Power Windows & Locks

Stk# S2235A, Sunroof, 5 Speed Manual, A/C, Low Miles!

NOW

8,999*

NOW

9,499

NOW

2002 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ 4X4

Stk# S2263A, Leather, Power Seat, Automatic, Tow Pkg, Only 65K Miles!

9,499

NOW

GOLD CHECK CERTIFIED MANAGER’S SPECIALS 2011 SUZUKI KIZASHI SE AWD Stk# S1695, Company Vehicle! Power Seat, 18” Alloys, PW, PL, All Wheel Drive!

16,999*

9,999*

CERTIFIED VEHICLES

Stk# S2296A, Sunroof, Automatic, S Package, Alloy Wheels

15,499* $ 15,799*

2011 KIA SOUL

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA S SEDAN

Stk# P14722, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, Low Miles! Auto, PW, PL

2007 MINI COOPER S HATCHBACK

15,899 $ 15,999*

Stk# S1731B, Power Windows & Locks, Automatic, CD, Only 8K Miles!

2007 MAZDA CX-7 AWD

Stk# P14738, Automatic, 4 Cylinder, Alloy Wheels, PW, PL

15,999

2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA PREMIUM 4X4 $ Stk# P14705, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Navigation, Power Windows & Locks

2011 DODGE AVENGER SXT

15,999 $ 16,599*

Stk# P14720, Alloy Wheels, Power WIndows & Locks, CD, Onlky 16K Miles!

2009 HONDA CIVIC EX-L SDN

Stk# S2346A, Leather, Sunroof, Automatic, PW, PL, Only 14K Miles!

16,999*

2009 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4

2011 TOYOTA CAMRY SE SEDAN

Stk# S2228A, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Power Windows & Locks

Stk# S2227A, Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Power Windows & Locks, CD

2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI SE AWD

17,899

18,499*

Stk# S2161A, Only 2K Miles, Power Windows & Locks, Power Seat

18,999* 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR EXT CAB 2WD $19,499* * 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI GTS AWD $ Stk# S1806A, Only 3K Miles, Sunroof, 18” Wheels, All Wheel Drive 20,499 * 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB 4X4 $ Stk# P14739, TRD Pkg, SR5 Pkg, Tow Pkg, Automatic, Only 47K Miles! 20,999 $ 2009 CHEVY TRAVERSE AWD 20,999* Stk# P14735, Leather, Dual Sunroof, 3rd Row, Rear Park Assist 2007 HONDA PILOT EX-L SUV 4WD $ Stk# S2261A, 3rd Row Seating, Leather, Sunroof, Power Seat

Stk# S2358A, Only 500 Miles On It! Alloy Wheels, Automatic, Power Windows & Locks,

20,999 2010 JEEP WRANGLER 2DR 4X4 $21,999* 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI SLS AWD $22,999* 2012 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB 1500 4X4 $25,999* 2011 HONDA RIDGELINE RTL 4WD $27,999* 2011 DODGE NITRO HEAT 4WD

Stk# S2270A, Sunroof, 20” Chrome Wheels, Automatic, Only 10K Miles! Stk# P14725, Lift Kit, Off Road Tires, Winch, PW, PL, Ready for Some Mud

Stk# P14726A, Sunroof, Heated Leather, Power Seats, 1-Owner! Stk# P14734, Chrome Pkg, Power Windows & Locks, CD, Low Miles

Stk# P14713, Leather, Sunroof, Navigation, Bed Cover

The Best Vehicle At The Absolute Lowest Prices.

JUST TRADED AS TRADED!

999* $ 1985 CADILLAC ELDORADO COUPE 1,299* 2000 CHEVY TRACKER 2DR CONVERTIBLE $ 1,999* $ 1998 DODGE AVENGER COUPE 1,999* 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WAGON $ 1,999* $ 1998 VOLVO V7 WAGON 2,699* 1983 FORD MUSTANG GT CONV $ 2,799* $ 2000 CHEVY BLAZER 2DR 4X4 2,899* 2003 DODGE DAKOTA EX CAB 4X4 $ 2,999* 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 EX CAB 4X4 $ 3,499* $

1984 PONTIAC FIRE BIRD COUPE Stk# S2304A, Runs And Drives!!!

Stk#S2238A, Automatic, A Classic! Power Windows & Locks Stk# P14665A, Automatic, Convertible Top

Stk# S2257B, Only 74K Miles, Automatic, Power Windows & Locks

Stk# S2291A, Automatic, Power Window & Locks

Stk# P14731, Automatic, Power Windows & Locks

Stk# P14730, Perfect Project Car, GT Pkg, Power Windows, 4 Speed Manual

Stk#S2319B, Automatic, Alloy Wheels, Power Windows & Locks

Stk#S2219A, 4 Wheel Drive

Stk# S1797B, Plow Package w/Plow, Automatic

*All Prices Plus Tax, Tags, & Fees. Artwork for illustration purposes only. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors. All Value Vehicle Outlet Cars pass PA State Inspection. See sales person for complete details. **1.74% on bank approved credit for 60 month term. Just Traded As Traded Vehicles are sold as is where is with no warranty.

POLLOCK’S USED CARS 1-800-223-1111

AT Ken Pollock

339 HWY 315, PITTSTON, PA www.kenpollocksuzuki.com

Hours M-F 9-8pm Sat 9-5pm

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A TOP 10 IN THE NATION SUZUKI SALES VOLUME DEALER 2 YEARS RUNNING***

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN Richelle & Joe from Pittston

Diane from Plymouth

Kevin from Montrose

Rita & Renee from Miners Mills

Carol Ann and Angel from Jessup

Dennis & Susan from Wyoming

HOW MUCH WILL YOU SAVE? KIZASHI NEW 2012 SUZUKI Stk# S2289 S AWD

23,294* 21,999* $

MSRP $ Ken Pollock Sale Price

19,499*

Ken Pollock Sale Price

20,799*

Ken Pollock Sale Price

8 Standard Airbags, Dual Digital Climate Control, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, AM/FM/CD, 6 Speed Manual Transmission

18,499* $

BUY NOW FOR:

15,499*

NEW 2012 SUZUKI EQUATOR CREW $ Stk#S2356

CAB SPORT 4X4

29,824* 27,499* $

MSRP $ Ken Pollock Sale Price

- 2,000* - $ 500*

Manufacturer Rebate Owner Loyalty Rebate

BUY NOW FOR:

Manufacturer Rebate Owner Loyalty Rebate

LE Popular Package, 8 Standard Airbags, Automatic Transmission, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Alloy Wheels

NEW 2012 SUZUKI KIZASHI $ S FWD MSRP w/ Accessories 20,493*

Stk#S2207

- 1,000* - $ 500*

Manufacturer Rebate Owner Loyalty Rebate

- 1,500* - $ 500*

Manufacturer Rebate Owner Loyalty Rebate

22,799*

18,439* 16,999* $

MSRP $ Ken Pollock Sale Price

BUY NOW FOR:

2012 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA NEW 4WD Stk#S2137 $ MSRP 24,554*

4 Wheel Drive, Voice Activated Navigation w/ Blue Tooth, Automatic Transmission, Power Windows, Power Locks, PowerMirrors, Electronic Stability Control

Stk#S2148

- 1,500* - $ 1,000*

Manufacturer Rebate Owner Loyalty Rebate

Advanced Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, 8 Standard Airbags, Dual Zone Digital Climate Control, Automatic CVT Transmission, TouchFree Smart Key, Power Windows, Power Locks, Molded Mud ﬂap package

NEW 2012 SUZUKI SX4 LE POPULAR SEDAN

4 Wheel Drive, Automatic Transmission, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, 4.0L V6, Factory Spray In Bed Liner

BUY NOW FOR:

24,999*

2012 SUZUKI SX4 NEW CROSSOVER AUTO AWD MSRP $ Ken Pollock Sale Price

- 1,500* - $ 1,000*

Manufacturer Rebate Owner Loyalty Rebate

BUY NOW FOR:

15,999*

20,025* 17,999* $

Stk#S2184

3-Mode Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, 8 Standard Airbags, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Automatic, OVER 15 AVAILABLE AT THIS PRICE!

- 1,000* - $ 1,000*

BUY NOW FOR:

15,999*

*Tax and tags additional. Buy now for sale price includes Suzuki Manufacturer Rebates of $1,000 on 2012 Suzuki SX4 AWD, and SX4 Sedan; $1,500 Suzuki Manufacturer Rebates on Suzuki Grand Vitara and Kizashi. Buy now for sale prices includes $500 Suzuki Owner Loyalty on 2012 Suzuki SX4 Sedan, Equator and Grand Vitara. Buy now for sale price includes $1,000 Suzuki Owner Loyalty on 2012 Suzuki SX4 Crossover and Kizashi. All Ken Pollock Suzuki discounts applied. Artwork for illustration purposes only. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors. Prices are VALID ON IN STOCK VEHICLES ONLY **0% Financing up to 72 Months with approved credit for S Tier Customers. $13.89 for every $1,000 ﬁnanced. 0% Financing in lieu of Manufacturer Rebate. Offer Ends 10/1/2012. ***Based on 2010 and 2011 President’s Club Standings.

EXIT 175

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KEN POLLOCK SUZUKI

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JUST OFF EXIT 175 RTE I-81 • PITTSTON

TIMES LEADER www.timesleader.com 758 Miscellaneous BOOKS: complete works W. Shakespeare $25. Car care manual $15. Elvis & Me plus musical entertainment $30. Bonzai $12. The Wise Encyclopedia of Cookery, copyright 1945 $50. 570-825-2494 CANES & walking sticks. 30 available. Many different sizes, heights, shapes, made from slippery maple trees $5. each. Christmas & household over 200 items available includes trees, ornaments, lights, vases, knickknacks, figurines, lamps, baskets, flowers, Samsonite belt massager, all for $60 Electric sewing machine with cabinet, excellent condition $45. Stove, coal, antique working. + 1 ton chestnut coal. $550 570-735-2081 CAR TOP CARRIER Sears, hard shell, new in box, never used $95 Great Buy 570-457-7854 CARGO COVER, tan lexus RX 300 rear hatch, great condition $75, 675-0248 after 5 CHANDELIER 1930’s 4350. Antique picture frame 26x30 $60. Stationary exercise bike $15. 570-825-8141 DISHES, Noritake, Christmas, 8 piece set, blue & white, $35. Fireplace Screen, $25. Wood Basket, fireplace, $25. Fireplace Accessories: shovel, poker, etc, $25. 570-474-5492

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The Times Leader will accept ads for used private party merchandise only for items totaling $1,000 or less. All items must be priced and state how many of each item. Your name address, email and phone number must be included. No ads for ticket sales accepted. Pet ads accepted if FREE ad must state FREE. You may place your ad online at timesleader.com, or email to classifieds@ timesleader.com or fax to 570-831-7312 or mail to Classified Free Ads: 15 N. Main Street, WilkesBarre, PA. Sorry no phone calls. GLASSES, heavy yellow set $25 570-313-5214 or 570-313-3859 HEARTH SET. Fireplace. 5 piece. Barely used. Grey wrought iron, $30. RANGE/CONVECTION OVEN, JennAir Grill. Older but works well. $30 570-332-8792 HIGH CHAIR, antique, $40, TAPESTRY, Religious, $50, EXERCISER, Gravity Rider, VOIT 400, $25, DOLL, 1950’s Baby Doll in highchair, $45, BED RAIL, Safety, $25, HEADBOARD, single, dark wood, $25, HAT, Stetson Cowboy, size 7, $60. 570-313-0360

570-301-3602

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CA$H

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Free Anytime Pickup 570-301-3602 LEFT OVER GARAGE SALE ITEMS Books, clothes, baby items, pictures, candle holders, toys, record albums., etc. Falls/Harding area $50 takes all 570-709-9863

MAGAZINES. Playboy. All excellent condition. 19761981. Sacrifice entire box for $100 Call for details. 570-655-4397 POR-A-POTTY $15. Call 570-283-0575 or 570-709-5505 RACK wooden for bathroom, holds dryer / curling iron $10 570-829-2599 RACKS, 2 spoon collectors $10 570-829-2599 SEWING MACHINE portable, Kenmore, heavy duty, great condition, all accessories $20. 8249552 after 3 pm SNOWBLOWERS. 5hp Snapper, $200, 10hp Craftsman $375, DEHUMIDIFIER, 60pt, $50, STEREO, Panasonic, $35, LEAFBLOWER, Toro gas, $35, TABLES, glass & stone, coffee and end, $100, RUGS, area, $10-$30, DISHWASHER, Tabletop, $40, BED, foldout, $$25. 570-825-4186 Various household items for sale in Pittston area including a 6 year old oil furnace & water heater. Please call for info. 570-654-6146

758 Miscellaneous

MERCHANTS VILLAGE

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(Former Walmart Building) Oak St., Pittston

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3 ACRES INSIDE AIR CONDITIONED Huge, Huge Inventory

• FOOD ITEMS Huge Selection 1/2 Price!

• BABY ITEMS

diapers by the case

• BEAUTY ITEMS Make-Up • CLEANING ITEMS • ELECTRONICS • HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

• HEALTHCARE • TOOLS

Food Court

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WHEELS AND TIRES. BMW 3 series 90 used. 17” fits 2006 to 2012 asking $600 570-704-9232 WINDOW TREATMENTS by Signature Series 3/8” room darkening cordless blinds. 73 7/8 wx55.5”l Shades Galaxy color $275. 74’wx55.5”l, Columbia orchid color $300. 73 7/8wx55 3/4”, Galaxy Pinecone color $275. Buyer must remove from window as is. 570-430-2311

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PENN STATE VS. TEMPLE 2 tickets for 9/22/12. Yellow parking pass, seat cushions. $110 570-655-0211

784

Tools

PRESSURE WASHER, Troybilt & manual, 2500 psi, Honda motor plus 100ft never kink cord, never used with hose rack, $295. 570-636-3151

786 Toys & Games BIKES new boys Diamondback miniviper 16” with training wheels was $330. sell for $150. Magna 12 1/2” w/ training wheels was $150. sell for $75 570-655-9221 BIKES, girls trek mt 60, 20”dialed frame 6 speed was $329 sell for $175. Sorento diamondback 26”, 21 speed was $299, sell for $150. 570-655-9221 NINTENDO Wii. 2 remotes, 2 nunchucks, will fit with balance board, Beatles rock band w/guitar, Wii sport, Jeopardy, Sims and Call of Duty. $100 570-735-0506

788

Stereo/TV/ Electronics

STEREO Motorola wooden case that has 2 built in speakers, record player & radio. Model number 7273 works beautifully $165. 570-991-1608 or email Sorgenma @comcast.net TV 32” Sylvania color, purchased new 2006/ Old style and heavy, great picture, good for college students or spare. $100. 570-655-1156

796 Wanted to Buy Merchandise

810

Cats

CATS & KITTENS 12 weeks & up.

All shots, neutered, tested,microchipped

VALLEY CAT RESCUE

824-4172, 9-9 only KITTENS black females, beautiful purring machines, 7 weeks old. Free to good homes. 570-474-5409

815

Dogs

770

Photo Equipment

ENHANCE YOUR PET CLASSIFIED AD ONLINE Call 829-7130 Place your pet ad and provide us your email address This will create a seller account online and login information will be emailed to you from gadzoo.com “The World of Pets Unleashed” You can then use your account to enhance your online ad. Post up to 6 captioned photos of your pet Expand your text to include more information, include your contact information such as e-mail, address phone number and or website.

VITO’S & GINO’S

774

Restaurant Equipment

POTS/PANS Heavy duty 20Qt stock pot $15. 15 qt stainless steel pot with lid $15. 4 square black pizza pans $30. 570-407-9893

GET THE WORD OUT with a Classified Ad. 570-829-7130

776 Sporting Goods BIKE, mountain $40 570-313-0815

Wanted:

ALL JUNK CARS & TRUCKS Highest Prices Paid!! FREE PICKUP

288-8995

CAMPING TENT Hillary, sleeps 6 - 2 metal frame cots $50. Murray 18 speed bike 26” Herculite micro alloy $35. 570-824-0591 COMPOUND BOW P.S.E. 60 to 70 lbs. 29” draw lots of extras $250 570-824-8810 CROSSBOW. Excalibur Vixen. 150# with scope, arrows, all accessories. Excellent condition. $425 570-654-8520 GOLF CLUBS bag & balls (dozen). $40. 570-824-8183 GYM Weslo Force Home Gym $85. 570-655-2192 SCUBA GEAR Dacor/tank & BC & Gauges $150. Callaway 9 Driver $50. Large armchair new $50. Callaway Hot Ice Putter $50. Rod/Reel combo $40. Reel to Reel tape deck,35 Reels of music $275 570-655-9472

778

780

Televisions/ Accessories

TV Toshiba 19” LCD Sharp blu-ray disc player. Sony blu-ray disc player. All look & work like new. $25 each. 570-833-2598

1015

Appliance Service

ECO-FRIENDLY APPLIANCE TECH. 25 Years Experi-

ence fixing major appliances: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Compactors. Most brands. Free phone advice & all work guaranteed. No service charge for visit. 570-706-6577

1024

Building & Remodeling

1st. Quality Construction Co.

WILKESBARREGOLD

1092 Highway 315 Blvd (Plaza 315) 315N .3 miles after Motorworld

We Pay At Least 80% of the London Fix Market Price for All Gold Jewelry

London PM Gold Price

Sept. 14 - $1,775.50 Visit us at WilkesBarreGold.com Or email us at wilkesbarregold@ yahoo.com

Stereos/ Accessories

RECEIVER, Technics dolby sound speaker system $75. MCS series, 3040 stereo graphic equalizer $25. Technics 5 cd player $65. price for all items $240 570-287-2760

1000 SERVICE DIRECTORY

ALL OLDER HOMES SPECIALIST 825-4268. Remodel / Repair Kitchen & Baths

Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Closed Sundays

800 PETS & ANIMALS 810

Cats

CAT. FREE. 4 month old female. Cannot keep her. 570-677-1742 KITTEN, free to good home 7weeks very friendly, litter trained & wormed. 570-474-5409

(570) 943-2184 for more information.

BLACK LABS AKC

1 male, 2 females, born April 28. Training started. Come, Sit, Steady & Lead Broke. Parents out of a Pointing Lab in Nebraska. Strong hunting background $500. 570-721-1148

GOLDEN RETRIEVER /LAB PUPS

3 yellow females. $350 each. 1 black female, 4 black males $300 each. 570-836-1090

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES

For sale $600. 1st Shots, dewormed & pending papers. Call 570-899-2746

SHIH-TZU PUPPIES

Pure bred & mixed. male only. $500 570-436-3792

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80 East Fourth Street, Larksville This has a new roof, vinyl siding, beautiful modern kitchen with breakfast bar, 2 modern baths, deck and plenty of off street parking. Host: Jerry Busch Jr MLS#12-2449 $99,900 DIR: Union Street to Courtdale Ave to State Street left on Nesbitt Street to left on East Fourth Street.

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9-by-15 and has two front-facing windows with yellow walls and tan carpeting. There is a single closet. The second bedroom is 8-by-14 and has two side windows, a single closet, and more of the yellow walls and tan carpeting. The home’s third bedroom is 9-by-9 with a similar décor, single closet and one window to the side. A side-facing window also brings light into the upstairs hall. This home has a full, unﬁnished basement that hosts laundry hook-ups and offers space for utilities and storage. The utilities include gas hot water baseboard heat, and public sewer and water connections. To get to today’s Open House, take Route 309 north from Kingston into Shavertown, and make a left onto Pioneer Ave. Just opposite Dallas Hardware, make a left onto Huntsville Rd. Continue past the Back Mountain Library and the home is on the left on the corner of Elizabeth St. To make an appointment to see this property, contact Pat Busch, Coldwell Banker Busch Real Estate, (570) 885-4165; BOX6754@aol.com. SPECIFICATIONS: Two-story 1,204 square feet BEDROOMS: 3 BATHS: 1 PRICE: $134,000 LOCATION: 270 Huntsville Rd., Dallas AGENT: Pat Busch REALTOR: Coldwell Banker Busch Real Estate, (570) 885-4165; BOX6754@aol.com OPEN HOUSE: Today, 1-3 p.m.

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97 Chittenden St. Flood damaged home with new furnace, electric box, water heater, outlets and switches. 1st floor gutted but already insulated and ready for sheetrock. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms and bath with double sinks. Large yard. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-1225 Sorry, cash buyers only! Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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154 Rock St. Very nice 2 story with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Replacement window with great screened porch for outdoor living without the bugs. Very neat and clean. MLS 12-3029 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

Lovely Ranch home on 1.42 acres. Features 3 bedrooms, full bath, 1/2 bath, kitchen, living room with fireplace, dining room, den & laundry room on Main floor. Kitchen, family room with fireplace, 3/4 bath & storage room on Lower Level. Newer roof, siding, sofit & gutters plus some newer carpeting, pergo flooring, central air & whole house fan, 2 car garage & paved driveway. 12-1010 $176,900 Ken Williams 570-542-8800 Five Mountains Realty

Tastefully remodeled rancher on 87’ x 100’ lot with inground pool. Home boasts brand new kitchen & bath. Full basement is ready for finishing. Home is “move-in-ready” for a new buyer. Total electric @ $177/month for all utilities. 40 year roof, central air. MLS# 12-3399 $140,000 Call Lynda Rowinski 570-696-5418

Smith Hourigan Group 570-696-1195

''Country Charm'' at its best describes this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2 story situated on 1.87 scenic acres with many updates. Knotty pine kitchen, breakfast room, living room with gas propane stove, dining room, hardwood, office with electric stove, deck, gazebo & detached garage. MLS# 12-2813 $204,900 Call Marie Montante 570-881-0103

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$104,500 Owner Will Entertain Offers

Large 2 story home in very good condition, features 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 modern bath rooms, large eat in kitchen with appliances. Dining room with French doors, large family room has fireplace large foyer, with opened stairway and stained glass window. Home has natural woodwork thru-out, with plaster walls, CENTRAL AIR thru out. Many extras must see. Level lot with a 3 bay garage in back. Shown by appointment to qualified buyers only. Home has a "HOME WARRANTY" paid by sellers. Additional photos can be seen at CAPITOL REAL ESTATE WEB SITE, www.capitol-real estate.com Call John Vacendak 823-4290 735-1810

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PRICE REDUCED $114,900

22 Allenberry Drive Move right in! Central air, hardwood floors, central stereo system. Gas heat under $700 yearly expenses. 2 bedrooms, 1 car garage. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-2739 Call Tom 570-262-7716

HUNLOCK CREEK

HUNTING/FISHING RETREAT 2032 ROUTE 92 RIVER VIEWS PLUS EXTRA LOT ON RIVER. Just 1/4 miles from boat launch, this great ranch home is perched high enough to keep you dry, but close enough to watch the river roll by. Surrounded by nature, this home features large living room and eat in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, full unfinished basement. Ready to move right in and enjoy country living just minutes from downtown. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-79 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

WEST PITTSTON DOUBLE VICTORIAN HOME 621 WYOMING AVE

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1 YEAR HOME WARRANTY! Come create family traditions in this fabulous home in a great location. Huge dining room for entertaining, AMAZING updated kitchen with granite, lovely sun room, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and partial finished lower level. Hardwood floors under carpet. Walking distance to 2 Universities, Kirby Park, downtown & much more. Don’t miss out call or text Donna 570-9473824 or Tony 570855-2424 for more information or to schedule your showing. $159,000.

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NANTICOKE $29,900

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New Listing 142 Maplewood Dr. Ranch house, quiet neighborhood, deck, newly landscaped, above ground pool with deck, spacious front and back yard, newly installed electric fence, alarm system, finished basement with 1 storage room, and another can be bedroom with closet, spacious bedrooms, recently remodeled hall and master baths with heated floors, tile, new windows, and custom granite countertops. $221,000. MLS# 123036. Call Melissa 570-237-6384

715 Maple St. Handyman’s dream. NOT a nightmare. A little paint, carpeting and water lines and this house is good to go. Large yard. 2 bedrooms. For more info and photos visit: www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 12-2332 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

NANTICOKE

Looking for the right deal on an automobile? Turn to classified. It’s a showroom in print! Classified’s got the directions! Highland Hills 8 Patrick Road Magnificent custom built tudor home with quality throughout. Spacious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 story living room with fireplace and library loft. Dining room, family room and 3 season sunroom which overlooks professionally landscaped grounds with gazebo and tennis/basketball court. Lower level includes recreation room, exercise room and 3/4 bath. Enjoy this serene acre in a beautiful setting in Highland Hills Development. Too many amenities to mention. Taxes appealed and lowered considerably for year 2013. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-723 OWNER SAYS SELL. PRICED REDUCED TO $369,900 Call Terry 570-885-3041 Angie 570-885-4896

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1717 River Road Completely remodeled home with new siding, windows and modern kitchen & bath. New flooring, walls, heat and electric. Move right in. Off street parking in rear. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2232 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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142 Poplar St. Fully remodeled, move in ready! 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath. Modern kitchen, all stainless steel appliances, marble counter tops, custom cabinets. Beautiful fenced in back yard with deck and firepit. A MUST SEE!!! $127,900 For additional details or to see home call 570-239-2882

KINGSTON

Spectacular, remodeled, two story house situated on 110 wooded acres. It’s an outdoor’s persons dream come true. Featuring a 20+ acre fishing lake & four small ponds, woods & fields with deer, turkey, bear & grouse. Home boasts breathtaking views of the lake & woods. Perfect for Hunt Club or very special home. Most furnishings included. Serious, pre-qualified inquiries only. Asking $575,000. Call Jim Stachelek or email jims@prudential keystone.com Prudential Keystone Properties 215-896-8860

1457 S. Hanover St. Beautiful Tudor style split level home. This home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, recreation room with a bar, wood burning stove, 2 tier patio, storage shed, fenced yard and 1 car garage. Security system and more. MLS 12-3292 $189,900 John Polifka 570-704-6846 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

114 W. Union St. Large home with 3 bedrooms, 8 rooms, yard with garage and off street parking. 2 bathrooms. Nice condition. Loads of potential. For more into and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com. MLS 12-2096 Call Colleen 570-237-0415

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MOUNTAIN TOP This 3 bedroom home offers modern kitchen, with Corian counters accented by marble backsplash, central air, fenced rear yard with deck and patio. Off street parking for 2 to 4 cars. Custom shutters on the first floor windows along with natural woodwork and hardwood floors give this home a charm you are sure to love! #12-1997 $134,900 Jill Jones 696-6550

LAFLIN $129,900

46 Farmhouse Rd. Lovely 10 room vinyl sided ranch home, with 2.5 modern baths, formal dining room, gas heat, central air, 2 car garage & large deck. Lower level consists of 2 large recreation rooms. Office, half bath and workshop. Lower level all ceramic tiled floors. MLS# 12-1359 $279,900 Call Florence 570-715-7737

Smith Hourigan Group 570-474-6307

136 East Ridge St. Owner Will Entertain Offers A great home features 3 bedrooms, plenty of closet space, modern eat in kitchen with great appliances, living room with wood pellet stove, large family room, 1 1/2 modern bathrooms, washer/ dryer hook-up, second floor has all new replacement windows, exterior has aluminum siding, stain glass window on new front porch, new above ground pool, fenced in level yard, Plenty of off street parking, A+ today. Never worry about parking, its always there. Great location, best price home in today's market, Shown by appointment only, to qualified buyers. REDUCED $45,000 Call John Vacendak 570-735-1810 www.capitolrealestate.com for additional photos

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HUNLOCK CREEK 1594 MAIN ROAD

HARDING PRICE REDUCED $69,900 2 Betsy Ross Drive Warmly inviting 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Tudor. Striking highlights in this beautiful home include custom blinds, manicured lawn, deck, patio and 3-season porch. Entertain in the finished walkout basement with wet bar or relax by the pool! Outstanding quality! $329,900 Call Pat Guesto 570-793-4055 CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE PROPERTIES 570-675-5100

KINGSTON

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Own a Historical Gem!!! This home was built in 1907 and is “STILL” in near original condition. All the woodwork, glass and light fixtures are there. Never ruined by a cheap remodel and the woodwork was never painted over. Don’t take my word for it, go on line and check out the photos at www.atlasrealtyinc.com. If you like classic features you’ll love this home! MLS 12-2781 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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906 Homes for Sale

3 story traditional BEAUTY features all the original character you would hope for. Crown moldings, hardwood floors throughout all three floors, beveled glass windows, built-ins. Modern maple kitchen, new windows, 2 new furnaces. 6 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage, private backyard, one year home warranty. Directions: Wyoming Ave. South - Take a left at Reynolds (just past Dairy Queen) Home on right. MLS #12-3121 $299,000 Call Tracy Zarola 570-696-0723

111 Laflin Road Nice 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Split Level home with hardwood floors, 1 car garage, large yard and covered patio in very convenient location. Great curb appeal and plenty of off street parking. Rt. 315 to light @ Laflin Rd. Turn west onto Laflin Rd. Home is on left. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2852 Keri Best 570-885-5082

LAFLIN

13 Fordham Road Totally remodeled custom brick ranch in Oakwood Park. This home features an open floor plan with hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, kitchen, formal living & dining rooms, family room, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, office with private entrance, laundry room on first floor, tons of closets and storage areas, walk-up attic, great finished basement with fireplace, builtin grill, in-ground pool, cabana with half bath, an oversized 2-car garage & a security system. Renovations include new: windows, gas furnace, central air, electrical service, hardwood floors, Berber carpeting, freshly painted, updated bathrooms & much, much, more. Laflin Road to Fordham Road, on right. $423,700 Call Donna 570-613-9080

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MILL CREEK ACRES - NEW LISTING A Rare Find !! Outstanding 2-story features 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, full finished basement, rear deck & patio. 2story Family Room with stone Fireplace. Move-in condition. Call Donna 570-613-9080

MOUNTAINTOP

DOUBLE BLOCK 220 Woodlawn Ave 3 bedroom, 1 bath rented - new oil boiler and tank 2006. 2 bedroom and 1bath vacant as of Sept 1 - new propane furnace 2012. Excellent rental history and income. Separate utilities paid by tenants. Roof and vinyl siding in good condition. Interior fair condition. $99,900. 570-262-3885.

16 Birch Street Great home in Hudson Gardens. 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, central a/c, new roof & windows, newly painted, screened porch, family room with fireplace & bar. MLS #12-2688 $167,000 Call Nancy Answini Gilroy Real Estate 570-288-1444

25 W. Washington Move right into this very nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Lots of natural woodwork and a beautiful stained glass window. Newer kitchen appliances and w/w carpeting. Supplement your heating with a recently installed wood pellet stove. This home also has a one car detached garage. MLS 12-2171 $76,000 John Polifka 570-704-6846 FIVE MOUNTAINS REALTY 570-542-2141

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143 W. Broad St. Nice 2 story home with 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths, fenced yard, newer furnace with 3 zones and newer 200 amp electrical service, whole house water filter and beautiful hard wood floors. This home has an attached Mother in Law suite with a separate entrance. This can easily be converted to a 1st floor master bedroom with a master bath. MLS 12-1401 $64,900 John W. Polifka Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141 570-704-6846

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A PLACE TO HANG YOUR HEART Large three bedroom brick ranch located on the out skirts of Nanticoke. You'll fall in love with the spacious open floor plan! Large sunken Living room, tiled kitchen with black appliances included, formal Dining room, bath with tiled garden tub & shower, lots of closet space, finished basement with fireplace, three quarter bath / laundry room. On a quiet dead end street. Back yard is currently under going beautiful landscape redesign. $129,000 12-2629 Please call Michele Hopkins 570-540-6046

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4 Overlook Drive Great split level home in Whitney Point development, formerly Ridgeview. This home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 2 car garage, large deck, and lower level family room with a bar and coal stove. Heat your house all winter long with about $150 worth of coal! MLS# 12-2548 $175,000 Call John Polifka 570-704-6846 Five Mountains Realty 570-542-2141

Looking for that special place called home? Classified will address Your needs. Open the door with classified! PITTSTON $49,900

42 E. Oak St. Cozy 2 bedroom, 2 story home with modern kitchen and bath. New vinyl windows, nice yard. Storage shed and 1 car detached garage. www. atlasrealtyinc.com. MLS 12-3016 Terry 570-885-4896 Angie 570-885-4896

PITTSTON $78,900

8 Tunnell St. 3 bedroom, 1 bath 2 story with extra large kitchen in very private location with newer vinyl windows. For more info and photos visit: www.atlas realtyinc.com MLS 12-2944 Call Charlie 570-829-6200

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